Thoropa taophora, also known as the rock frog, is a species of frog in the family Cycloramphidae. These frogs are native to Brazil, where they inhabit the mountains and costal areas within the State of São Paulo. They are also one of many species to live in the great global diversity hotspot of the Brazilian Atlantic Forest.

Territoriality is an important behavior for adult T. taophora males. Male individuals compete to monopolize breeding sites, which ultimately defines their reproductive success. Rates of survival for T. taophora offspring depend heavily on choosing the correct egg laying site. Egg clutches are typically laid in an environment containing flowing freshwater on a rocky surface, giving the frog its general name.

An interesting characteristic of T. taophora tadpoles is their cannibalistic behavior towards clutches laid by other females apart from their mother's. This comes as a result of the lack of adequate breeding sites that males choose from likely due to the increasing biome fragmentation, such as that of the Brazilian Atlantic Forest. Hence, males primarily participate in egg guarding to ensure the greatest survival rate for their offspring.

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