False Tomato Frogs (Dyscophus guineti) are notable for their striking appearance and unique defensive mechanisms. These frogs exhibit bright orange to reddish coloration, which serves as a warning signal to potential predators about their toxicity. When threatened, they can inflate their bodies to appear larger and more intimidating. Additionally, they secrete a sticky, toxic substance from their skin that can deter predators. This secretion can cause irritation and discomfort to predators, particularly to the mucous membranes of mammals, making False Tomato Frogs a less appealing target. Their vivid coloration and effective defense strategies highlight the fascinating adaptations they have developed to survive in their natural habitat.

Another intriguing aspect of False Tomato Frogs is their reproductive behavior. During the breeding season, typically triggered by the onset of the rainy season in their native Madagascar, males produce distinctive calls to attract females. These vocalizations are an essential part of their mating ritual, ensuring that the frogs find each other in the dense rainforest environment. Once a female responds to a male's call, the pair engages in amplexus, a mating position where the male grasps the female from behind to fertilize her eggs externally. Females can lay hundreds to thousands of eggs in shallow water, which hatch into aquatic tadpoles within a few days. The tadpoles undergo metamorphosis over several weeks, transforming into juvenile frogs. This complex and fascinating breeding process reflects the intricate life cycle of False Tomato Frogs and their adaptation to their environment.