Pepeketua, Hamilton's Frog (Leiopelma hamiltoni). Once considered two different species the Maud Island frog (Leiopelma pakeka) and Hamilton’s frog (Leiopelma hamiltonii), but found to be the same through genetic research. These pepeketua, frogs found in distinct geographical locations but are now classified as a single species L. hamiltoni although the populations at each site have slightly differing morphological characterictics (physical features).

Pakeka is the name known in te reo Māori of the location of the frogs formerly known as L. pakeka (Maud island variant, light green background). This population is slightly larger in size and differentiates in colouration to that found on Stephen’s island (Stephen’s island variant, brown background). These frogs have been studied since the 1980s and are known to live 30-40 years.

Artist print based on an original illustration lovingly painted by Erin Forsyth. Please select your size and image preference using the dropdown menu.

Artist open edition prints are an affordable option made print on demand. When your purchase is complete an order is forwarded to a specialist fine art printer where it joins their print queue to be fulfilled and shipped directly to your door. Open edition prints are made using acid free, 300GSM, textured cotton rag paper for fully saturated images.

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Each print is labelled and signed by the artist.

Dimensions available:

A4 - 210 x 297mm

A5 - 148 x 210mm