Striped Robber Frog
A species of Pristimantis Scientific name : Pristimantis unistrigatus Genus : Pristimantis
Striped Robber Frog, A species of Pristimantis
Scientific name: Pristimantis unistrigatus
Genus: Pristimantis
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Description
Pristimantis unistrigatus (common name: striped robber frog, in Spanish cutÃn de Quito) is a species of frog in the family Craugastoridae. It is found in the Andean valleys from southern Colombia to central Ecuador.
General Info
Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
Striped Robber Frog predominantly feeds on small arthropods. It exhibits nocturnal feeding behavior, mainly consuming ants, beetles, spiders, and millipedes under the cover of darkness.
Appearance
Striped Robber Frog is a small, terrestrial frog with a robust body shape. It has smooth skin on its upper body and a granulated surface on the underside. Its prevailing coloration is dark green to blackish-brown, with a striking single longitudinal cream or white stripe running along the spine. There are no significant differences in appearance between genders, ages, or subspecies.
Behavior
Striped Robber Frog displays a predominantly nocturnal behavior, active under cover of darkness where they hunt for invertebrate prey. Typically, these solitary creatures establish territories that they mark and defend aggressively. Specially adapted to their forest habitat, striped Robber Frog display exceptional camouflage abilities, blending seamlessly with the leaf litter.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Strabomantidae Genus
Pristimantis Species
Striped Robber Frog 
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