ENEndangered
Cerro Pando Worm Salamander
Oedipina grandis
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoveryCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in PLETHODONTIDAE
Threatened in Costa Rica
Frequently asked questions
Why is Cerro Pando Worm Salamander classified as Endangered?
Cerro Pando Worm 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 Cerro Pando Worm Salamander live?
Cerro Pando Worm Salamander occurs in Costa Rica, and Panama. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Cerro Pando Worm Salamander?
The main threats to Cerro Pando Worm Salamander are 1.3, 2.1, 2.3, and 4.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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