CR

Bolitoglossa decora

Declining

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Bolitoglossa decora faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited montane range. Deforestation for coffee cultivation and cattle ranching has fragmented the cloud forest ecosystems this salamander depends on for survival. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture and temperature conditions essential for this moisture-dependent amphibian.

Threat summary

Habitat

This salamander inhabits cloud forests and montane humid forests at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters in Central America. It requires consistently moist microhabitats with abundant leaf litter, fallen logs, and moss-covered surfaces where it can maintain the high humidity levels essential for its survival.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryCompliance and enforcement

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Bolitoglossa decora classified as Critically Endangered?
Bolitoglossa decora 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. Bolitoglossa decora faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited montane range. Deforestation for coffee cultivation and cattle ranching has fragmented the cloud forest ecosystems this salamander depends on for survival. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture and temperature conditions essential for this moisture-dependent amphibian.
Where does Bolitoglossa decora live?
Bolitoglossa decora occurs in Honduras. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Bolitoglossa decora?
The main threats to Bolitoglossa decora are 11.1, 2.1, 2.3, and 5.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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