Salvin's salamander

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Salvin's salamander
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Urodela
Family: Plethodontidae
Genus: Bolitoglossa
Species:
B. salvinii
Binomial name
Bolitoglossa salvinii

Salvin's salamander (Bolitoglossa salvinii) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is found in El Salvador and Guatemala. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, pastureland, plantations, and heavily degraded former forest. It is threatened by habitat loss.

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Habitat

Bolitoglossa salvinii primarily resides in the upper coastal plain of southern Guatemala and specific locations in El Salvador. Its habitat spans elevations from 600 to 1,250 meters above sea level, but urbanization and habitat decline pose significant threats, especially in El Salvador, leading to a suspected population decrease. [2]

Conservation Status and Concerns

Designated as Vulnerable, Bolitoglossa salvinii faces conservation challenges due to a severely fragmented range covering 7,329 square kilometers. The species is particularly vulnerable in Guatemala and El Salvador, where ongoing habitat decline and fragmentation contribute to a suspected population decrease. Originally inhabiting tropical lowland and premontane forests, the species now predominantly occupies shaded coffee plantations surrounded by remnants of forests. With historical records in El Salvador dating back more than 50 years, the species is considered rare, and its continued existence is threatened by urbanization. [2]

Threats

Bolitoglossa salvinii, a species of salamander, faces multiple threats that jeopardize its existence. These challenges are primarily attributed to habitat destruction, climate change, human beliefs, and the potential introduction of a deadly fungus. [2]

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References

  1. IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2020). "Bolitoglossa salvinii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2020: e.T59203A54376209. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T59203A54376209.en . Retrieved 14 November 2021.
  2. 1 2 3 "Redlist - Bolitoglossa salvinii".