Ruiz's marsupial frog
Ruiz's marsupial frog (Gastrotheca ruizi) is a species of frog in the family Hemiphractidae. It is endemic to Colombia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, freshwater marshes, and intermittent freshwater marshes. It is threatened by habitat loss.
| Ruiz's marsupial frog | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Hemiphractidae |
| Genus: | Gastrotheca |
| Species: | G. ruizi |
| Binomial name | |
| Gastrotheca ruizi Duellman & Burrowes, 1986 | |
Sources
- IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2017). "Gastrotheca ruizi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T55358A3029088. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-2.RLTS.T55358A3029088.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
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