Caldas Robber Frog
Pristimantis uranobates
- Least concern
- Card rarity: Common
- Amphibians
Pristimantis uranobates is a species of frog in the family Strabomantidae. It is endemic to Colombia and occurs in the Cordillera Central as well as on the western slopes of Cordillera Occidental in Tolima, Quindío, Caldas, Risaralda, and Antioquia Departments. The specific name uranobates is derived from Greek ouranos and bates, meaning "one who haunts the heavens". This refers to "the lofty habitat of the species in the Los Nevados district of Colombia". Common name Caldas robber frog has been coined for it.
Classification
- Class
- Amphibia
- Order
- Anura
- Family
- Craugastoridae
- Genus
- Pristimantis