Andean marsupial frog vs Espada's marsupial frog

Gastrotheca riobambae compared with Gastrotheca testudinea

Key Differences

• Andean marsupial frog is Endangered while Espada's marsupial frog is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean marsupial frog	Espada's marsupial frog
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Amphibia (amphibien)	Amphibia (amphibien)
Order same	Anura (anoures)	Anura (anoures)
Family same	Hemiphractidae	Hemiphractidae
Genus same	Gastrotheca	Gastrotheca
Species	Gastrotheca riobambae	Gastrotheca testudinea

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean marsupial frog and Espada's marsupial frog share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Gastrotheca.

Conservation Status

Andean marsupial frog

EN — Endangered

Espada's marsupial frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean marsupial frog	Espada's marsupial frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Andean marsupial frog

Habitat

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

Espada's marsupial frog

Habitat

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

Andean marsupial frog

The Andean marsupial frog (Gastrotheca riobambae) is a species in the genus Gastrotheca. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.