Ruiz's marsupial frog (Gastrotheca ruizi) is a species of frog in the family Hemiphractidae. It is endemic to Colombia.
Habitat This frog lives in open places and on vegetation near streams. It has only been reported near cultivated areas. Scientists have seen the frog between above sea level.
Reproduction The female frog carries her eggs in a pouch on her back. She brings the tadpoles to water. One female was observed with 137 eggs at a time. The eggs are about 4.5 mm in diameter.
Threats The IUCN classifies this species as near threatened of danger of dying out. Possible threats include urbanization, water pollution from farms and the removal of the reeds and shrubs near breeding areas. However, this frog has shown some tolerance to habitat disturbance.
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