Thorius lunaris
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Thorius lunaris faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and logging activities in its montane cloud forest habitat. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes, while climate change poses additional risks by altering the specific temperature and humidity conditions required for its survival. Fungal diseases, including chytrid fungus, represent an emerging threat to this and other Central American salamander species.
Habitat
Thorius lunaris inhabits montane cloud forests at elevations between 1,800-2,400 meters in the Sierra Madre Oriental of Mexico. The species requires the specific microclimate conditions of these high-altitude forests, including consistent moisture, cool temperatures, and dense vegetation cover.
