Pristimantis ecuadorensis
species of amphibian
Pristimantis ecuadorensis, also known as Ecuadorian rainfrog, is a species of rainfrog in the family Strabomantidae that is endemic to Ecuador. It is only known from three nearby localities on the western slopes of the Ecuadorian Andes in the Cotopaxi and Pichincha Provinces. Prior to its description as a new species in 2017, it was mixed with Pristimantis ornatissimus. As currently defined, Pristimantis ornatissimus occurs at elevations below 1,100 m (3,600 ft), whereas Pristimantis ecuadorensis is known from 1,450–1,480 m (4,760–4,860 ft) above sea level.
Description
Adult males measure 25.4 and 27.4 mm (1.00 and 1.08 in) (based on two specimens only) and females 37.1–40.5 mm (1.46–1.59 in) (based on four specimens) in snout–vent length. The body is relatively robust. Skin is smooth. The snout is rounded. The canthus rostralis is distinct. The tympanum is oval and conspicuous.
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