CR

Bolitoglossa ninadormida

Declining

Overview

Bolitoglossa ninadormida is a lungless salamander in the family Plethodontidae endemic to Guatemala.

Bolitoglossa ninadormida faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited montane range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes, while climate change poses additional risks by altering the cool, humid conditions essential for its survival. Deforestation for coffee cultivation and cattle ranching has fragmented the remaining forest patches where this salamander occurs.

Threat summary

Habitat

This salamander inhabits cloud forests and montane humid forests at elevations between 1,400-2,100 meters in Central America. It requires cool, moist microhabitats with abundant leaf litter and fallen logs, typically found in primary and well-preserved secondary forest environments.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

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VU

Pygmy Web-footed Salamander

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Threatened in Guatemala

EN

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VU

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Bolitoglossa ninadormida classified as Critically Endangered?
Bolitoglossa ninadormida 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 ninadormida faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited montane range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes, while climate change poses additional risks by altering the cool, humid conditions essential for its survival. Deforestation for coffee cultivation and cattle ranching has fragmented the remaining forest patches where this salamander occurs.
Where does Bolitoglossa ninadormida live?
Bolitoglossa ninadormida occurs in Guatemala. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Bolitoglossa ninadormida?
The main threats to Bolitoglossa ninadormida 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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