ENEndangered
Blue Ridge Gray-cheeked Salamander
Plethodon amplus
Declining
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· major
Conservation measures underway
Species managementSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in PLETHODONTIDAE
Threatened in United States
Frequently asked questions
Why is Blue Ridge Gray-cheeked Salamander classified as Endangered?
Blue Ridge Gray-cheeked 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Blue Ridge Gray-cheeked Salamander live?
Blue Ridge Gray-cheeked Salamander occurs in United States. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Blue Ridge Gray-cheeked Salamander?
The main threats to Blue Ridge Gray-cheeked Salamander are 1.1, 1.2, 5.1, and 5.1.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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