Pristimantis simoterus is a species of frog in the family Craugastoridae. It is endemic to Colombia and known from the Cordillera Central in the Caldas, Risaralda, Quindío, and Tolima Departments. Common name Albania robber frog has been coined for it. The specific name simoterus is derived from Greek simos meaning "snub-nosed", in reference to the short snout of this species.
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TerrestrialTerrestrial animals are animals that live predominantly or entirely on land (e.g., cats, ants, snails), as compared with aquatic animals, which liv...
Oviparous animals are female animals that lay their eggs, with little or no other embryonic development within the mother. This is the reproductive...
Jumping (saltation) can be distinguished from running, galloping, and other gaits where the entire body is temporarily airborne by the relatively l...
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Not a migrantAnimals that do not make seasonal movements and stay in their native home ranges all year round are called not migrants or residents.
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starts withAdult males measure 26–33 mm (1.0–1.3 in) and adult females 31–39 mm (1.2–1.5 in) in snout–vent length. The snout is short and rounded. The tympanum is distinct. Skin of the dorsum has large flat warts; those on the flanks are smaller. The fingers and toes bear discs, and the toes have also prominent lateral fringes. The dorsum is lime-green, golden-brown, reddish-brown, gray, or nearly black. There are few brown or black markings. Males have yellow chin and reddish vocal sac, whereas females have rufous brown throat and venter. The iris is deep copper and has black flecks and a reddish horizontal streak.
The male advertisement call is a soft whistle that is usually repeated.