Two new Pristimantis (Anura, Strabomantidae) belonging to the myersi group from the Andean slopes of Ecuador

Resumen

Two new Pristimantis (Anura, Strabomantidae) belonging to the myersi group from the Andean slopes of Ecuador. -Pristimantis onorei sp. no v. and Pristimantis lucidosignatus sp. nov. are described from the eastern versants of the Andes in Ecuador. Both species are members of the Pristimantis myersi group. Pristimantis onorei sp. nov. is easily distinguished from other Pristimantis by having prominent W-shaped dermal ridges extending from posterior part of upper eyelid to scapular region, lack of large cream spots on venter and by uniform light brown anterior and posterior surfaces of tights. Pristimantis lucidosignatus sp. nov. is unique among other Pristimantis of the myersi group in the following combination of characters: lack of narrow lateral fringes on fingers; prominent W-shaped dermal ridges extending from posterior part of upper eyelid to scapular region; presence of flash spots on shanks; no large cream spots on venter; anterior and posterior surfaces of tights uniform light brown, prominent light markings on tibia. The two new species extend the P. myersi group to 13 known members.