Pristimantis yaviensis

(Pristimantis yaviensis)

Description

Pristimantis yaviensis is a species of frog in the family Craugastoridae. It is endemic to Venezuela and known from its type locality, the summit of Cerro Yaví (2,150 m (7,050 ft) above sea level), a sandstone table-top mountain (tepui), and from Cerro Yutajé (1,700 m (5,600 ft) above sea level), both in the Amazonas State. The specific name yaviensis refers to the type locality.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Amphibia
Order:Anura
Family:Craugastoridae
Genus:Pristimantis
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