Pristimantis ernesti is a species of frog in the family Strabomantidae. It is endemic to the summit of Sumaco, a volcano in the Napo Province, Ecuador.[2][3] Its common name is Ernest's robber frog.[2] It is named after Dr. Ernst Williams, a friend and colleague of the scientist that described the species. It is a little studied species.[3]
Description
Males measure about 29 mm (1.1 in) in snout–vent length. Female size is unknown. The dorsum is coffee-coloured with dark gray markings, including a "W" mark on its upper back. Dorsal skin is glandular with prominent dorsolateral ridges.[3]
Habitat and conservation
Its natural habitat is grassland and bushland on the summit of Sumaco.[1][3] Herpetological sources cite the altitude as being about 1,900 m (6,200 ft),[1][2][3] although other sources give maximum elevation of 3,732 m (12,244 ft) to this mountain.[4] The volcano is in the Sumaco Napo-Galeras National Park.[4] Nevertheless, being restricted to a single location, the population is vulnerable stochastic processes.[1]
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^ abcdeFrenkel, C., Yánez-Muñoz, M. H., Guayasamín, J. M., Varela-Jaramillo, A. & Ron, S. R. 2013. AmphibiaWebEcuador. Version 2014.0. "Pristimantis ernesti". Museo de Zoología, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador (QCAZ). Archived from the original on 11 February 2015. Retrieved 11 February 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
