Barahona rock frog
The Barahona rock frog (Eleutherodactylus alcoae), or Hispaniola dwarf robber frog, is a species of frogs in the family Eleutherodactylidae that is endemic to southern Hispaniola. Distribution and habitat It is found on the Barahona Peninsula of the Dominican Republic and immediately adjacent coastal area in Haiti. Its natural habitat is dry scrub forest; by day it retreats into caves and rock crevices. Conservation This frog is common in suitable habitat, but it is only known from three locations threatened by habitat loss. It occurs with the Jaragua National Park and Sierra de Bahoruco National Park, but significant habitat destruction occurs within these parks. References alcoae Endemic fauna of Hispaniola Amphibians of the Dominican Republic Amphibians of Haiti Taxa named by Albert Schwartz (zoologist) Amphibians described in 1971 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot