First record of the rain frog Pristimantis myersi (Goin & Cochran, 1963) (Anura, Craugastoridae) for Ecuador

By

Rojas-Runjaic, Fernando J. M.
Guayasamin, Juan M.

Type

Article

Date of Publication

2015-1-12

Original Publication

Check list : journal of species lists and distribution

Volume

11

Series / Issue

Issue: 1

Pages

1542--4

Subjects

Amphibia , Andes , Cutín , direct-developing frog , Terrarana

Contributed by

Pensoft Publishers

Language

English

Published by

[São Paulo, Brazil] Luís Felipe Toledo 2005-

Identifiers

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15560/11.1.1542

 

Abstract

Pristimantis myersi is a small Andean frog that inhabits paramos, sub-paramos and upper Andean forests at elevations between 2,900–3,275 m. It is known from about a dozen localities in the southern end of the Cordillera Central of the Colombian Andes. Herein, we report for the first time the presence of this species in Ecuador, based on ten specimens from three localities in the provinces of Imbabura and Sucumbíos. The species’ range is extended and a distribution map with the Ecuadorian records is provided.