Azuay marsupial frog vs Helena's Marsupial Frog

Gastrotheca pseustes compared with Gastrotheca helenae

Key Differences

• Azuay marsupial frog is Near Threatened while Helena's Marsupial Frog is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Azuay marsupial frog	Helena's Marsupial Frog
Kingdom same	Animalia (动物界)	Animalia (动物界)
Phylum same	Chordata (脊索动物门)	Chordata (脊索动物门)
Class same	Amphibia (两栖动物)	Amphibia (两栖动物)
Order same	Anura (无尾目)	Anura (无尾目)
Family same	Hemiphractidae	Hemiphractidae
Genus same	Gastrotheca	Gastrotheca
Species	Gastrotheca pseustes	Gastrotheca helenae

Evolutionary Relationship

Azuay marsupial frog and Helena's Marsupial Frog share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Gastrotheca.

Conservation Status

Azuay marsupial frog

NT — Near Threatened

Helena's Marsupial Frog

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Azuay marsupial frog	Helena's Marsupial Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Azuay marsupial frog

Habitat

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

Helena's Marsupial Frog

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.

Azuay marsupial frog

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