Populations have been recorded in the Kogelberg, Hottentots-Holland, and Klein River mountains at the elevations of 0–1,800 m (0–5,906 ft) asl.

[1][3] Despite occurring as relatively fragmented populations across its range, it is locally abundant in suitable habitat and is presumably philopatric.

A long white teardrop-like mark extends from the bottom of the eye towards the top of the arm, in most individuals.

One clutch laid in September 2020 contained 15 eggs which were deposited at the edge of a seepage pool in 2 cm of muddy water.

[2] P. paludicola inhabits montane fynbos (Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation) in areas with high rainfall (2,000-3,000 mm per year) from sea level to 1800 msl.

Threats to the species habitat include the encroachment of alien vegetation, water abstraction, and the disturbance of natural fire regimes.

[1] The majority of breeding is assumed to take place within the winter months, from June–September, although males will call at anytime of the year if weather conditions are appropriate.