Kingdom Animalia Order Anura Genus Pristimantis Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Family Craugastoridae Higher classification Eleutherodactylus | |
Scientific name Eleutherodactylus quaquaversus Similar Frog, Amphibians, Eleutherodactylus | ||
Pristimantis quaquaversus is a species of frog in the family Craugastoridae. It is found on the lower Amazonian slopes of the Andes from northern Ecuador south to the Cordillera de Cutucú and Cordillera del Cóndor as well as the adjacent northern Peru.
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Description
Pristimantis quaquaversus are relatively small frogs, with males measuring 20–23 mm (0.79–0.91 in) in snout–vent length and females 25–31 mm (0.98–1.22 in). Dorsum has shagreen skin that is pale brown to reddish brown in colour, with darker brown interorbital bar, chevrons or spots. Upper eyelid has a conical tubercle. Fingers and toes have discs but no webbing.
Habitat
The natural habitats of Pristimantis quaquaversus are tropical cloud forests and humid lowland forests. They can be seen on low vegetation at night. It is a common frog facing no major threats.