CRCritically Endangered
Atoyac Minute Salamander
Thorius infernalis
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
This species inhabits the leaf litter and moss layers of pristine cloud forests in Mexico's Sierra Madre Oriental at elevations between 1,800-2,400 meters. The salamander requires the consistently cool, humid microclimate created by persistent fog and mist, typically found in areas with dense canopy cover and minimal human disturbance.
Wetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recovery
Other threatened species in PLETHODONTIDAE
Threatened in Mexico
Frequently asked questions
Why is Atoyac Minute Salamander classified as Critically Endangered?
Atoyac Minute Salamander is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Atoyac Minute Salamander live?
Atoyac Minute Salamander occurs in Mexico. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Atoyac Minute Salamander?
The main threats to Atoyac Minute Salamander are 2.1, 5.1, 5.1.1, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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