Facts About Yellow-striped pygmy eleuth
The yellow-striped pygmy eleuth, also known as the yellow-striped dwarf frog, is a diminutive and vibrant frog species indigenous to Cuba. Measuring a mere 1.18 cm in length, it ranks among the smallest frogs globally. This species is notable for its striking orange-yellow markings and belongs to a group of closely related Cuban frogs, some of which are also brightly colored and potentially toxic.
One distinctive feature of the yellow-striped pygmy eleuth is its relatively widespread presence across Cuba, unlike some of its relatives in the group. During mating, these frogs produce a short, high-pitched call. Female frogs lay individual eggs, burying them in the ground where they develop rapidly.
These frogs inhabit both mesic (moderately moist) and xeric (dry) closed-canopy forests in Cuba, thriving at elevations up to 1,150 meters above sea level. Their distribution across Cuba is somewhat fragmented, covering an area of approximately 7,700 square miles, yet they are quite numerous within this range.