Bromeliad marsupial frog vs Helena's Marsupial Frog

Gastrotheca plumbea compared with Gastrotheca helenae

Key Differences

• Bromeliad marsupial frog is Vulnerable while Helena's Marsupial Frog is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bromeliad marsupial frog	Helena's 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 plumbea	Gastrotheca helenae

Evolutionary Relationship

Bromeliad marsupial frog and Helena's Marsupial Frog share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Gastrotheca.

Conservation Status

Bromeliad marsupial frog

VU — Vulnerable

Helena's Marsupial Frog

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bromeliad marsupial frog	Helena's Marsupial Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bromeliad marsupial frog

Habitat

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

Helena's Marsupial Frog

Habitat

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

Range

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

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.