Typhlomolge rathbuni is characterized by a very broad, flat head and snout. The four limbs are very thin and elongate. The tail is laterally compressed and finned, tapering at its end. The eyes are vestigial and lie beneath the animal's skin.
External gills are bright red and always present.
The forelimbs have four digits while the hind limbs have five. T. rathbuni is neotenic and thus bright red gills are present throughout the lifecycle. It has twelve costal grooves as well. Food Habits Little is known about this species feeding habits and methods. Reproduction Little is known about the reproduction of Typhlomolge rathbuni .