Rulyrana flavopunctata is a species of frog in the family Centrolenidae. It is found on the eastern slopes of the Cordillera Oriental in Colombia (Casanare, Boyacá, Caquetá, and Meta Departments) and on the eastern slopes of the Andes in Ecuador. Common name yellow-spotted Cochran frog has been coined for it. Etymology The specific name flavopunctata is derived from the Latin flavus (=golden) and punctatus (=dotted), and refers to the dorsal coloration of this species. Description Adult males measure and females in snout–vent length. The snout is short and round. The eyes are relatively large. The tympanum is visible. Both fingers and toes are webbed. The dorsum is shagreened in texture and pale green in color, with numerous minute yellow flecks. The edge of the upper lip is pale yellow The fingers and toes are yellow whereas the chest is white. Habitat and conservation Its natural habitats primary and secondary cloud forests at elevations of above sea level. It is usually found along streams. Breeding takes place in permanent streams. Rulyrana flavopunctata is a common forest species, although it can locally be threatened by habitat destruction and pollution. It is known from several protected areas. References flavopunctata Amphibians of Colombia Amphibians of Ecuador Amphibians described in 1973 Taxa named by William Edward Duellman Taxa named by John Douglas Lynch Taxonomy articles created by Polbot