Bolitoglossa lozanoi
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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.
Bolitoglossa lozanoi faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion within its limited montane range in Colombia. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while climate change poses additional risks by altering the cool, humid conditions essential for this salamander's survival. Mining activities and infrastructure development further threaten the remaining forest patches where this endemic species persists.
Habitat
This salamander inhabits cloud forests and montane humid forests at elevations between 1,800-2,400 meters in the Colombian Andes. It requires cool, moist microhabitats with abundant leaf litter and fallen logs, typically found in well-preserved forest understory environments.
Other threatened species in Plethodontidae
Frequently asked questions
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