Bromeliad marsupial frog vs Ruiz's Marsupial Frog

Gastrotheca plumbea compared with Gastrotheca ruizi

Key Differences

• Bromeliad marsupial frog is Vulnerable while Ruiz's Marsupial Frog is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bromeliad marsupial frog	Ruiz'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 ruizi

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Bromeliad marsupial frog

VU — Vulnerable

Ruiz's Marsupial Frog

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bromeliad marsupial frog	Ruiz'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.

Ruiz's Marsupial Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Colombia. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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.