''Eleutherodactylus intermedius'' is a species of frog in the family Eleutherodactylidae endemic to eastern Cuba where it is known from the Sierra Maestra and

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. Its common name is Pico Turquino robber frog, in reference to its

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Description

''Eleutherodactylus intermedius'' are small frogs, with males growing to and females to snout–vent length. Colour varies from light gray to very dark brown, with various marbling or mottling. Some individuals have narrow, whitish dorsolateral streaks or a narrow, whitish mid-dorsal line. The digits are small and without digital discs. Toes have no webbing.

Habitat and conservation

The species' natural habitat is moist closed forest. They are active at night, hiding under rocks, logs and other objects during the day. ''E. intermedius'' is uncommon even in suitable habitat. It is threatened by habitat loss, even with the Turquino and La Bayamesa National Parks where it occurs.

References

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Endemic fauna of Cuba Amphibians of Cuba Amphibians described in 1937 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Taxa named by Thomas Barbour Taxa named by Benjamin Shreve