Pristimantis gladiator (common name: Papallacta Valley robber frog) is a species of frog in the family Strabomantidae. It is found on the Amazonian slopes of the Andes in Ecuador (Napo Province, Imbabura Province) and southern Colombia (Putumayo Department). Its elevational range is asl. Description Pristimantis gladiator has a brown to orange-brown dorsum with dark brown markings, and a black groin with orange to red spots. Adult males measure in snout–vent length; adult females are unknown. Habitat and conservation Its natural habitats are páramo grassland, cloud forest, and clearings. They are hiding by day under rocks and logs. It is threatened by habitat loss. References gladiator Amphibians of the Andes Amphibians of Colombia Amphibians of Ecuador Páramo fauna Amphibians described in 1976 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot