Marahuaca Treefrog vs Rivero Carrying Frog

Stefania marahuaquensis compared with Stefania riveroi

Key Differences

• Marahuaca Treefrog is Near Threatened while Rivero Carrying Frog is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Marahuaca Treefrog	Rivero Carrying 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	Stefania	Stefania
Species	Stefania marahuaquensis	Stefania riveroi

Evolutionary Relationship

Marahuaca Treefrog and Rivero Carrying Frog share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Stefania.

Conservation Status

Marahuaca Treefrog

NT — Near Threatened

Rivero Carrying Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Marahuaca Treefrog	Rivero Carrying Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Marahuaca Treefrog

Habitat

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

Range

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

Rivero Carrying Frog

Habitat

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

Range

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

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇻🇪 Venezuela