Kingdom Animalia Order Anura Genus Pristimantis Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Family Craugastoridae Higher classification Eleutherodactylus | |
Scientific name Eleutherodactylus rufioculis People also search for Pristimantis petrobardus | ||
Pristimantis rufioculis is a species of frog in the family Craugastoridae. It is found in the Andes of northern Peru (Cordillera Central, Cordillera del Cóndor). It might occur more widely: the Cordillera del Cóndor population is close to the border of Ecuador, but so far the species is not recorded from Ecuador.
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The specific name rufioculis is derived from the Latin words rufiis, meaning red, and oculis, meaning eye—red iris is one of the distinguishing characteristics of this species.
Description
Pristimantis rufioculis are relatively small frogs. Based on the type series, a subadult female (holotype) measured 20.6 mm (0.81 in) in snout–vent length, whereas a male (paratype) measured 18.1 mm (0.71 in). Dorsum is olive; females have two pairs of dull red spots, whereas males have grayish-white snout and tan elbows and heels in male. Groin, anterior surfaces, and thighs are mottled yellow and dull red; venter is yellow with brown mottling. Iris is red.
Habitat and conservation
Pristimantis rufioculis inhabit humid montane forests where they can be found on low vegetation (<1 m above the ground) at night. Population status and threats to this species are unknown.