Rana Marsupial Del Tama vs Ruiz's Marsupial Frog

Gastrotheca helenae compared with Gastrotheca ruizi

Key Differences

• Rana Marsupial Del Tama is Endangered while Ruiz's Marsupial Frog is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Rana Marsupial Del Tama	Ruiz's Marsupial Frog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class same	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order same	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family same	Hemiphractidae	Hemiphractidae
Genus same	Gastrotheca	Gastrotheca
Species	Gastrotheca helenae	Gastrotheca ruizi

Evolutionary Relationship

Rana Marsupial Del Tama and Ruiz's Marsupial Frog share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Gastrotheca.

Conservation Status

Rana Marsupial Del Tama

EN — Endangered

Ruiz's Marsupial Frog

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Rana Marsupial Del Tama	Ruiz's Marsupial Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Rana Marsupial Del Tama

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.

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.