About Pristimantis gaigei (Dunn, 1931)
This species is scientifically known as Pristimantis gaigei (Dunn, 1931). Males reach a maximum snout–vent length of approximately 30 mm (1.2 in), while females reach a maximum snout–vent length of approximately 43 mm (1.7 in). Pristimantis gaigei is thought to be a mimic of poison dart frogs in the family Dendrobatidae: it has a pair of dorsolateral stripes that are red, orange, or golden, matching the appearance of the toxic species Phyllobates aurotaenia and Phyllobates lugubris. Some populations of Pristimantis gaigei live in sympatry with these two toxic frog species. For reproduction, this species uses axillary amplexus. No male advertisement call has ever been recorded for this species, and it is assumed to have no such call. In captivity, clutch sizes range from 22 to 37 eggs, with each egg measuring approximately 5 mm (0.20 in) in diameter. Egg clutches are typically buried in the substrate or laid under cover. Hatching occurs 28 to 39 days after egg laying. Development is direct, and newly hatched froglets measure approximately 5 mm in length.
