Pristimantis simoteriscus (Lynch, Ruiz-Carranza & Ardila-Robayo 1997)

Pristimantis simoteriscus is a species of frog in the family Strabomantidae. It is endemic to Colombia and occurs in the Cordillera Central^[1][3][4] in the Tolima, Quindío,^[1][4] and Caldas Departments.^[4] There is also an unconfirmed record from the Valle del Cauca Department.^[1] The specific name simoteriscus is diminutive of simoterus, chosen because adult P. simoteriscus resemble juvenile individuals of Pristimantis simoterus.^[2]

Description

Adult males measure 23–25 mm (0.91–0.98 in) and adult females 26–31 mm (1.0–1.2 in) in snout–vent length. The snout is short and subacuminate in dorsal view, rounded in lateral profile. The tympanum is prominent. Skin of the dorsum has large flattened warts; the venter is coarsely areolate. The fingers and toes bear slightly expanded discs (those of outer fingers are the largest). The toes have lateral fringes but no webbing. The dorsum is pale yellowish-green to reddish brown and may have black dorso-lateral spots. The throat and venter are greenish yellow and have cream or pale brown spots. The iris is bronze with brown flecks and lines.^[2]

Habitat and conservation

Pristimantis simoteriscus occurs in sub-páramo and páramo habitats at elevations of 3,350–3,800 m (11,000–12,500 ft) above sea level.^[1][4] It is found under rocks, logs, and in the roots of grasses among Espeletia plants. It is an uncommon species that is threatened by habitat loss caused by agriculture activities and cattle grazing, in particular burning of the habitat to facilitate growth of grasses. Its range overlaps with the Las Hermosas National Natural Park.^[1]

References

Pristimantis simoteriscus^[1]​^[2]​^[3]​ es una especie de anfibio anuro de la familia Craugastoridae.

Distribución

Esta especie es endémica de la Cordillera Central en Colombia. Habita en los departamentos de Tolima y Quindío entre los 3 580 y 3 680 m de altitud.^[4]​

Descripción

Los machos miden de 23.1 a 25.1 mm y las hembras de 25.7 a 31.4 mm.

Publicaciones originales

• Lynch, Ruíz-Carranza & Ardila-Robayo, 1996 : Three new species of Eleutherodactylus (Amphibia: Leptodactylidae) from high elevations of the Cordillera Central of Colombia. Caldasia, vol. 18, no 3, p. 329-342 (texte intégral [archive]).^[5]​
• Lynch, Ruíz-Carranza & Ardila-Robayo, 1997 : Caldasia, vol. 18, errata supplement.

Referencias

Pristimantis simoteriscus Pristimantis generoko animalia da. Anfibioen barruko Craugastoridae familian sailkatuta dago, Anura ordenan.

Erreferentziak

Ikus, gainera

• Craugastoridae

Pristimantis simoteriscus est une espèce d'amphibiens de la famille des Craugastoridae^[1].

Répartition

Cette espèce est endémique de la cordillère Centrale en Colombie^[1]. Elle se rencontre dans les départements de Tolima et de Quindío entre 3 580 et 3 680 m d'altitude^[2].

Description

Les mâles mesurent de 23,1 à 25,1 mm et les femelles de 25,7 à 31,4 mm^[3].

Publications originales

• Lynch, Ruíz-Carranza & Ardila-Robayo, 1996 : Three new species of Eleutherodactylus (Amphibia: Leptodactylidae) from high elevations of the Cordillera Central of Colombia. Caldasia, vol. 18, n^o 3, p. 329-342 (texte intégral).
• Lynch, Ruíz-Carranza & Ardila-Robayo, 1997 : Caldasia, vol. 18, errata supplement.

Notes et références

Pristimantis simoteriscus é uma espécie de anura da família Craugastoridae.

É endémica de Colômbia.

Os seus habitats naturais são: campos rupestres subtropicais ou tropicais e pastagens.

Está ameaçada por perda de habitat.

Referências

Pristimantis simoteriscus là một loài động vật lưỡng cư trong họ Strabomantidae, thuộc bộ Anura. Loài này được Lynch, Ruiz-Carranza, & Ardila-Robayo miêu tả khoa học đầu tiên năm 1997.^[1]

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