[2] This frog was initially discovered by Dr. George Rattray in the Hogsback Mountain region of the Eastern Cape, South Africa, and was described as a new species by John Hewitt in 1919.

[5] The frog is found in the Amotola (where the type locality, Hogsback is located[2]), Katberg and Keiskammahoek mountains.

The adult often has a thin pale line over its head and back, with two darker bands along either side.

The frogs live on the forest floor among damp vegetable debris, particularly near open water.

Due to its declining natural habitat, the Hogsback frog is currently classified as vulnerable.