Macaya burrowing frog

Description

Eleutherodactylus parapelates is a species of frog in the family Eleutherodactylidae.It is endemic to the Massif de la Hotte in southwestern Haiti.Common names Casillon robber frog and Macaya burrowing frog has been coined for it.Adult males measure on average 48.9 mm (1.93 in) in snout–vent length and can reach 52 mm (2.0 in);females are unknown.The snout is protruding in profile.The canthus rostralis is well defined.The supra-tympanic fold is prominent and hides the upper edge of the tympanum.The fingers and toes have expanded tips;toes are unwebbed but fingers have indistinct lateral ridges.The dorsum is dark brown to pale brown,almost tan,and has darker spotting.There are black supra-tympanic markings.