VUVulnerable
Cheju Salamander
Hynobius quelpaertensis
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hynobius_quelpaertensis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Wetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryAwareness & communications
Other threatened species in HYNOBIIDAE
Threatened in South Korea
Frequently asked questions
Why is Cheju Salamander classified as Vulnerable?
Cheju 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 Cheju Salamander live?
Cheju Salamander occurs in South Korea. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Cheju Salamander?
The main threats to Cheju Salamander are 1.1, 2.1, 5.3, and 6.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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