Pristimantis kareliae is a species of frog in the family Strabomantidae. It is endemic to the Cordillera de Mérida in Venezuela and known from the region of Mucubají. Etymology The specific name kareliae refers to Karelia, the daughter of , Venezuelan scientist who described the species. It also alludes to the Republic of Karelia, which is similarly rich with lakes as the type locality of this species. Description Adult males measure and females in snout–vent length. The head is slightly wider than it is long. The canthus rostralis is slightly concave and poorly defined. The tympanum is distinct. The fingers and toes have no webbing and only small discs. The dorsum is black or very dark grey. The throat and belly are grey with many grey or black spots. Habitat and conservation Natural habitats of Pristimantis kareliae are sub-páramo bushlands and páramo grasslands at elevations of above sea level. It occurs in the Sierra Nevada National Park. References kareliae Frogs of South America Amphibians of the Andes Amphibians of Venezuela Endemic fauna of Venezuela Amphibians described in 2005 Taxa named by Enrique La Marca Taxonomy articles created by Polbot