The frogs in this family are found in rainforests in Sub-Saharan Africa. There are around 138 species in this family. Most species in this family are terrestrial and are found in the leaf litter, but some species are found in trees.

Screeching frogs are members of the Arthroleptis genus. They get their name from their high-pitched calls. Most members of this genus lay their eggs on land in the leaf litter, and little froglets hatch from the eggs.

In one species in this family, the hairy frog (Trichobatrachus robustus), the male sits on the eggs to help them hatch. Before this happens, he develops tiny projections on his legs that look like hairs. Scientists believe that he uses these “hairs” to help with respiration while he is in the water, sitting on the eggs.