Pristimantis minimus is a minute frog from the family Strabomantidae. It is found in the Cordillera del Cóndor at elevations between 1,250–1,685 m (4,101–5,528 ft) asl on either side of the valley of the Rio Nangaritza, in the Zamora-Chinchipe Province of Ecuador.[2] The species is the smallest known frog found in Ecuador to date, and is the smallest in the genus Pristimantis.[3] It is suggested that this miniaturization is an adaptation to resource-poor environments.[1]
Males of Pristimantis minimus grow to a mean size of 12.2 mm (0.48 in) in snout–vent length (range: 9.5–13.7 mm (0.37–0.54 in)). Females are somewhat larger, 15.3–18.9 mm (0.60–0.74 in) in snout–vent length. Dorsum is smooth to slightly shagreen. Finger and toe pads are expanded. Iris is red with thin black reticulation.[1]
Vocalizations by males are unknown, but males have vocal slits and it suggested that they produce soft calls. Clutch size is about three eggs only, but it is probable that this species lays several clutches of eggs during its reproductive season.[1]
These frogs inhabit the dwarf forests of the Cordillera del Cóndor. Individuals were active during night on vegetation, 25–200 cm above ground.[1]
Pristimantis minimus is a minute frog from the family Strabomantidae. It is found in the Cordillera del Cóndor at elevations between 1,250–1,685 m (4,101–5,528 ft) asl on either side of the valley of the Rio Nangaritza, in the Zamora-Chinchipe Province of Ecuador. The species is the smallest known frog found in Ecuador to date, and is the smallest in the genus Pristimantis. It is suggested that this miniaturization is an adaptation to resource-poor environments.
Pristimantis minimus[1] es una especie de anfibio anuro de la familia Craugastoridae.
Esta especie es endémica de la provincia de Zamora-Chinchipe en Ecuador. Habita entre los 1250 y 1685 m de altitud en la Cordillera del Cóndor.[2]
Los machos miden de 9.5 a 13.7 mm.
Pristimantis minimus es una especie de anfibio anuro de la familia Craugastoridae.
Pristimantis minimus est une espèce d'amphibiens de la famille des Craugastoridae[1].
Cette espèce est endémique de la province de Zamora-Chinchipe en Équateur[1]. Elle se rencontre entre 1 250 et 1 685 m d'altitude dans la cordillère du Condor.
Les mâles mesurent de 9,5 à 13,7 mm[2].
Pristimantis minimus est une espèce d'amphibiens de la famille des Craugastoridae.
Pristimantis minimus é uma espécie de anfíbio anuro da família Strabomantidae.[2][3] Está presente no Equador.[3] A UICN classificou-a como deficiente de dados.
Pristimantis minimus é uma espécie de anfíbio anuro da família Strabomantidae. Está presente no Equador. A UICN classificou-a como deficiente de dados.
Pristimantis minimus là một loài động vật lưỡng cư trong họ Strabomantidae, thuộc bộ Anura. Loài này được Terán-Valdez & Guayasamin mô tả khoa học đầu tiên năm 2010.[1]
Pristimantis minimus là một loài động vật lưỡng cư trong họ Strabomantidae, thuộc bộ Anura. Loài này được Terán-Valdez & Guayasamin mô tả khoa học đầu tiên năm 2010.