Amazon Mushroomtongue Salamander
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Amazon Mushroomtongue Salamander

Bolitoglossa palmata

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Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazon_climbing_salamander

Overview

The Amazon climbing salamander, also known as the Amazon mushroomtongue salamander, is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is found on the Amazonian slopes of the Andes of Ecuador and southern Colombia. Its natural habitats are cloud forests. It is threatened by habitat loss and contamination from agricultural operations.

The Amazon Mushroomtongue Salamander faces severe population declines primarily due to deforestation and habitat fragmentation from agricultural expansion, logging, and human settlement in its limited range. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific temperature and humidity conditions this species requires for survival.

Threat summary

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Amazon Mushroomtongue Salamander classified as Endangered?
Amazon Mushroomtongue Salamander is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. The Amazon Mushroomtongue Salamander faces severe population declines primarily due to deforestation and habitat fragmentation from agricultural expansion, logging, and human settlement in its limited range. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific temperature and humidity conditions this species requires for survival.
Where does Amazon Mushroomtongue Salamander live?
Amazon Mushroomtongue Salamander occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Amazon Mushroomtongue Salamander?
The main threats to Amazon Mushroomtongue Salamander are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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