Bromeliad marsupial frog vs Williamson’s Marsupial Frog

Gastrotheca plumbea compared with Gastrotheca williamsoni

Key Differences

• Bromeliad marsupial frog is Vulnerable while Williamson’s Marsupial Frog is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bromeliad marsupial frog	Williamson’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 williamsoni

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Bromeliad marsupial frog

VU — Vulnerable

Williamson’s Marsupial Frog

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bromeliad marsupial frog	Williamson’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.

Williamson’s Marsupial Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Venezuela.

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.