Azuay marsupial frog vs Walker’s Marsupial Frog

Gastrotheca pseustes compared with Gastrotheca walkeri

Key Differences

• Azuay marsupial frog is Near Threatened while Walker’s Marsupial Frog is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Azuay marsupial frog	Walker’s Marsupial Frog
Kingdom same	Animalia (حيوانات)	Animalia (حيوانات)
Phylum same	Chordata (حبليات)	Chordata (حبليات)
Class same	Amphibia (برمائيات)	Amphibia (برمائيات)
Order same	Anura (ضفدع)	Anura (ضفدع)
Family same	Hemiphractidae	Hemiphractidae
Genus same	Gastrotheca	Gastrotheca
Species	Gastrotheca pseustes	Gastrotheca walkeri

Evolutionary Relationship

Azuay marsupial frog and Walker’s Marsupial Frog share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Gastrotheca.

Conservation Status

Azuay marsupial frog

NT — Near Threatened

Walker’s Marsupial Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Azuay marsupial frog	Walker’s Marsupial Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Azuay marsupial frog

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Walker’s Marsupial Frog

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in Venezuela. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Azuay marsupial frog

The Azuay marsupial frog (Gastrotheca pseustes) is a species in the genus Gastrotheca. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.