[2] It is found in Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Eswatini, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Réunion, Somalia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

There are two pairs of brown spots between the eyes making a cross-like mark, and there is often a pale stripe down the spine.

The arms are edged by distinctive white tubercles and there is a red patch on the back of the thighs.

[3] Males call throughout the year but the main period for breeding is October and November.

The males call from the surface of permanent water bodies and large congregations can take place, making a "chorus".