Helena's Marsupial Frog vs Walker’s Marsupial Frog

Gastrotheca helenae compared with Gastrotheca walkeri

Key Differences

• Helena's Marsupial Frog is Endangered while Walker’s Marsupial Frog is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Helena's Marsupial Frog	Walker’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 helenae	Gastrotheca walkeri

Evolutionary Relationship

Helena's Marsupial Frog and Walker’s Marsupial Frog share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Gastrotheca.

Conservation Status

Helena's Marsupial Frog

EN — Endangered

Walker’s Marsupial Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Helena's Marsupial Frog	Walker’s Marsupial Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

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.

Walker’s Marsupial Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Venezuela. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇻🇪 Venezuela