ENEndangered
Bolitoglossa tamaense
Local name: Tamá Salamander
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorWetlands (inland)· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major
Conservation measures underway
Resource & habitat protectionHabitat & natural process restorationSpecies managementSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in PLETHODONTIDAE
Threatened in Colombia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Tamá Salamander classified as Endangered?
Tamá Salamander is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Tamá Salamander live?
Tamá Salamander occurs in Colombia, and Venezuela. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Tamá Salamander?
The main threats to Tamá Salamander are 12.1, 2.1, 2.3, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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