Andean marsupial frog vs Bromeliad marsupial frog

Gastrotheca riobambae compared with Gastrotheca plumbea

Key Differences

• Andean marsupial frog is Endangered while Bromeliad marsupial frog is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean marsupial frog	Bromeliad marsupial frog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order same	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family same	Hemiphractidae	Hemiphractidae
Genus same	Gastrotheca	Gastrotheca
Species	Gastrotheca riobambae	Gastrotheca plumbea

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean marsupial frog and Bromeliad marsupial frog share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Gastrotheca.

Conservation Status

Andean marsupial frog

EN — Endangered

Bromeliad marsupial frog

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean marsupial frog	Bromeliad marsupial frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Andean marsupial frog

Habitat

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

Bromeliad marsupial frog

Habitat

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

Andean marsupial frog

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

Bromeliad marsupial frog

The Bromeliad Marsupial Frog (Gastrotheca plumbea) is a species in the genus Gastrotheca. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.