ENEndangered
Coal Black Salamander
Bolitoglossa anthracina
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in PLETHODONTIDAE
Threatened in Costa Rica
Frequently asked questions
Why is Coal Black Salamander classified as Endangered?
Coal Black 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 Coal Black Salamander live?
Coal Black 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 Coal Black Salamander?
The main threats to Coal Black Salamander are 2.1, 2.3, 3.3, and 5.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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