VUVulnerable
California Tiger Salamander
Ambystoma californiense
Declining
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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.
Habitat
Caves and subterranean habitats· major
Conservation measures underway
Habitat & natural process restorationSpecies recoveryLegislation
Other threatened species in AMBYSTOMATIDAE
Threatened in United States
Frequently asked questions
Why is California Tiger Salamander classified as Vulnerable?
California Tiger 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does California Tiger Salamander live?
California Tiger Salamander occurs in United States. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to California Tiger Salamander?
The main threats to California Tiger Salamander are 1.1, 11.1, 2.1, and 2.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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