Andean marsupial frog vs Mountain Marsupial Frog

Gastrotheca riobambae compared with Gastrotheca monticola

Key Differences

  • Andean marsupial frog is Endangered while Mountain Marsupial Frog is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean marsupial frog Mountain Marsupial Frog
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (cordados) Chordata (cordados)
Class same Amphibia (Anfíbios) Amphibia (Anfíbios)
Order same Anura (Frogs & Toads) Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family same Hemiphractidae Hemiphractidae
Genus same Gastrotheca Gastrotheca
Species Gastrotheca riobambae Gastrotheca monticola

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean marsupial frog and Mountain Marsupial Frog share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Gastrotheca.

Conservation Status

Andean marsupial frog

EN — Endangered

Mountain Marsupial Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean marsupial frog Mountain 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.

Mountain 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.

Mountain Marsupial Frog

No description available.

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