Eleutherodactylus dolomedes

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Eleutherodactylus dolomedes (common names: Hispaniolan ventriloquial frog,[1][2] Hedge's [sic] robber frog,[3] Hedges' robber frog[4]) is a species of frog in the family Eleutherodactylidae. It is endemic to the Massif de la Hotte, Haiti.[3]

Description

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The male advertisement call is Template:Linktext and emitted at long intervals (about two minutes), making it difficult to find the calling frog. The call itself is a rapid, seven-note, high-pitched series of "chirps", with the dominant frequency of about 4.7 kHz.[5]

Habitat and conservation

Eleutherodactylus dolomedes is an arboreal species inhabiting high-elevation cloud forest at an elevation of Script error: No such module "convert". above sea level.[6] The types were found at night when they were calling in trees some Script error: No such module "convert". above the ground.[5] It is only known from one site within the Pic Macaya National Park. However, there is no active management for conservation, and habitat loss continues in the park.[6]

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