Pristimantis simoteriscus

Adult males measure 23–25 mm (0.91–0.98 in) and adult females 26–31 mm (1.0–1.2 in) in snout–vent length. The snout is short and subacuminate in dorsal view, rounded in lateral profile. The tympanum is prominent. Skin of the dorsum has large flattened warts; the venter is coarsely areolate. The fingers and toes bear slightly expanded discs (those of outer fingers are the largest). The toes have lateral fringes but no webbing. The dorsum is pale yellowish-green to reddish brown and may have black dorso-lateral spots. The throat and venter are greenish yellow and have cream or pale brown spots. The iris is bronze with brown flecks and lines.[3]

Pristimantis simoteriscus occurs in sub-páramo and páramo habitats at elevations of 3,350–3,800 m (11,000–12,500 ft) above sea level.[1][4] It is found under rocks, logs, and in the roots of grasses among Espeletia plants. It is an uncommon species that is threatened by habitat loss caused by agriculture activities and cattle grazing, in particular burning of the habitat to facilitate growth of grasses. Its range overlaps with the Las Hermosas National Natural Park.[1]