Azuay marsupial frog vs Rio Calima marsupial frog

Gastrotheca pseustes compared with Gastrotheca dendronastes

Key Differences

• Azuay marsupial frog is Near Threatened while Rio Calima marsupial frog is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Azuay marsupial frog	Rio Calima 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 pseustes	Gastrotheca dendronastes

Evolutionary Relationship

Azuay marsupial frog and Rio Calima marsupial frog share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Gastrotheca.

Conservation Status

Azuay marsupial frog

NT — Near Threatened

Rio Calima marsupial frog

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Azuay marsupial frog	Rio Calima 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.

Rio Calima marsupial frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Colombia. 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.