Amietia poyntoni – Poynton's River Frog
Field Notes (Mpumalanga Highlands – March 2026):
Observed in fly-fishing dams in the Mpumalanga Highlands near Dullstroom. This species was found occupying the same dams as Amietia delalandii, along with Strongylopus fasciatus. While S. fasciatus was frequently heard calling - often dominating the chorus - Amietia poyntoni appeared less abundant and less active, with calling only detected on a few occasions.
During our March 2026 Mpumalanga Highlands expedition, only two individuals were recorded.
Poynton's River Frog. From near Dullstroom, Mpumalanga. Liam Botha.
Poynton's River Frog. From near Dullstroom, Mpumalanga. Liam Botha.
Poynton's River Frog. From near Dullstroom, Mpumalanga. Liam Botha.
Poynton's River Frog Hand. From near Dullstroom, Mpumalanga. Liam Botha.
Poynton's River Frog Foot. From near Dullstroom, Mpumalanga. Liam Botha.
Poynton's River Frog. From near Dullstroom, Mpumalanga. Sean Botha.