The Family Sooglossidae is a small group of primitive frogs found primarily in the Seychelles Islands, with a few related species in India. These frogs are small, terrestrial, and often cryptic, living in leaf litter or moist forest habitats. They exhibit direct development, meaning their eggs hatch into miniature adults without a free-living tadpole stage. Sooglossidae are considered ancient and evolutionarily significant, providing insight into early frog diversification and biogeography. Due to their restricted range and habitat sensitivity, many species in this family are threatened or endangered.