Lozano's Salamander
VU

Lozano's Salamander

Bolitoglossa lozanoi

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lozano's_salamander

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.

Threat summary

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Lozano's Salamander classified as Vulnerable?
Lozano's Salamander is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. 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.
Where does Lozano's Salamander live?
Lozano's 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 Lozano's Salamander?
The main threats to Lozano's 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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