 This species is similar to the Bibron's toadlet ("Pseudophryne bibronii") from which it can be distinguished by having more red on the back, pointed snout and blue-grey flanks.It is also similar to the magnificent brood frog ("Pseudophryne covacevichae") from which it can be distinguished from by distribution.copper-backed brood frog ("Pseudophryne raveni") the red-backed toadlet ("Pseudophryne coriacea") are also similar to this species, however they can be distinguished by a larger amount of red or copper on the back and a white, not yellow arm patch.