CR

Bolitoglossa oresbia

Declining

Overview

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

Bolitoglossa oresbia faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion within its extremely limited montane cloud forest habitat in Honduras. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while climate change poses additional risks by altering the moisture-dependent microclimate conditions essential for this salamander's survival. Mining activities and infrastructure development in the region further compound these pressures on remaining forest patches.

Threat summary

Habitat

This salamander inhabits montane cloud forests at elevations between 1,400-2,000 meters in the mountains of Honduras. It requires the consistently moist microhabitats found under logs, rocks, and leaf litter within these fog-shrouded forests.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryCompliance and enforcement

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Bolitoglossa oresbia classified as Critically Endangered?
Bolitoglossa oresbia 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 oresbia faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion within its extremely limited montane cloud forest habitat in Honduras. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while climate change poses additional risks by altering the moisture-dependent microclimate conditions essential for this salamander's survival. Mining activities and infrastructure development in the region further compound these pressures on remaining forest patches.
Where does Bolitoglossa oresbia live?
Bolitoglossa oresbia 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 oresbia?
The main threats to Bolitoglossa oresbia are 11.1, 2.1, 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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