Eleutherodactylus sciagraphus
Eleutherodactylus sciagraphus is a species of frog in the family Eleutherodactylidae. It is endemic to Haiti and only known from near its type locality at an elevation of 1,060–1,080 m (3,480–3,540 ft) asl in the Massif de la Hotte.[3] Its specific name refers to its heavily barred hindlimbs.[2] Its common name is Sud robber frog.[3]
| Eleutherodactylus sciagraphus | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Eleutherodactylidae |
| Genus: | Eleutherodactylus |
| Species: | E. sciagraphus |
| Binomial name | |
| Eleutherodactylus sciagraphus | |
Description
Males measure 15–17 mm (0.59–0.67 in) and females 18–21 mm (0.71–0.83 in) in snout–vent length. Dorsum is greenish to gray to unicolor dark brown. Venter is white or yellowish with dark gray to black markings in many individuals. Hindlimbs are banded with many primary bars and prominent shadow bars.[2]
Habitat and conservation
This rare species was last recorded in 1984. Its natural habitat is closed moist forest where it occurs under rocks. It is threatened by habitat loss occurring in the area and not known from any protected area.[1]
References
- Hedges, B. & Thomas, R. (2010). "Eleutherodactylus sciagraphus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T56955A11560445. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-2.RLTS.T56955A11560445.en.
- Schwartz, A. (1973). "Six new species of Eleutherodactylus (Anura, Leptodactylidae) from Hispaniola". Journal of Herpetology. 7 (3): 249–273. doi:10.2307/1563010. JSTOR 1563010.
- Frost, Darrel R. (2015). "Eleutherodactylus sciagraphus Schwartz, 1973". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 28 June 2015.