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Ruiz's Marsupial Frog

Gastrotheca ruizi

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇨🇴 Colombia

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class
Amphibia (Amphibien)
Order
Anura (Froschlurche)
Family
Hemiphractidae
Genus
Gastrotheca
Species
Gastrotheca ruizi (Ruiz's Marsupial Frog)

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Azuay marsupial frog
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Baritú’s Marsupial Frog
Gastrotheca chrysosticta
Endangered
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Bromeliad marsupial frog
Gastrotheca plumbea
Vulnerable
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Helena's Marsupial Frog
Gastrotheca helenae
Endangered
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Horned marsupial frog
Gastrotheca cornuta
Endangered
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Mountain Marsupial Frog
Gastrotheca monticola
Least Concern
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Williamson’s Marsupial Frog
Gastrotheca williamsoni
Data Deficient
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Andean marsupial frog
Gastrotheca riobambae
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ruiz's Marsupial Frog?
The scientific name of Ruiz's Marsupial Frog is Gastrotheca ruizi. It belongs to the genus Gastrotheca.
What is the conservation status of Ruiz's Marsupial Frog?
Ruiz's Marsupial Frog (Gastrotheca ruizi) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Ruiz's Marsupial Frog live?
Ruiz's Marsupial Frog is found in Found in Colombia. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Colombia.
What family does Ruiz's Marsupial Frog belong to?
Ruiz's Marsupial Frog (Gastrotheca ruizi) belongs to the genus Gastrotheca, which is part of the taxonomic family Hemiphractidae.
What kingdom does Ruiz's Marsupial Frog belong to?
Ruiz's Marsupial Frog (Gastrotheca ruizi) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Ruiz's Marsupial Frog?
The closest relatives of Ruiz's Marsupial Frog in the genus Gastrotheca include Andean marsupial frog, Azuay marsupial frog, Baritú’s Marsupial Frog, Bromeliad marsupial frog, Helena's Marsupial Frog.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Gastrotheca — 20 Species

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Andean marsupial frog
Gastrotheca riobambae
EN 🐾
Azuay marsupial frog
Gastrotheca pseustes
NT 🐾
Baritú’s Marsupial Frog
Gastrotheca chrysosticta
EN 🐾
Bromeliad marsupial frog
Gastrotheca plumbea
VU 🐾
Helena's Marsupial Frog
Gastrotheca helenae
EN
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Ruiz's Marsupial Frog
Gastrotheca ruizi
NT
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Horned marsupial frog
Gastrotheca cornuta
EN 🐾
Mountain Marsupial Frog
Gastrotheca monticola
LC 🐾
Williamson’s Marsupial Frog
Gastrotheca williamsoni
DD 🐾
La Banderita Marsupial Frog
Gastrotheca gracilis
EN 🐾
North Shore marsupial frog
Gastrotheca espeletia
EN 🐾
Loja marsupial frog
Gastrotheca psychrophila
EN 🐾
North shore marsupial frog
Gastrotheca orophylax
EN 🐾
Weinland's marsupial frog
Gastrotheca weinlandii
LC 🐾
Chilca Marsupial Frog
Gastrotheca ochoai
EN 🐾
Azuay marsupial frog
Gastrotheca litonedis
EN 🐾
Andes marsupial frog
Gastrotheca guentheri
VU 🐾
Walker’s Marsupial Frog
Gastrotheca walkeri
VU 🐾
Common Marsupial Frog
Gastrotheca ovifera
VU 🐾
Niceforo's Marsupial Frog
Gastrotheca nicefori
LC
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