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Dendrotriton sanctibarbarus

Declining

Overview

Dendrotriton sanctibarbarus is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is endemic to Honduras and was first described in 1996.

Dendrotriton sanctibarbarus faces severe threats from deforestation and agricultural expansion in Guatemala's cloud forest regions. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while climate change poses additional risks by altering the cool, humid conditions essential for its survival. Coffee cultivation and cattle ranching continue to encroach on remaining forest patches within its restricted distribution.

Threat summary

Habitat

This salamander inhabits montane cloud forests at elevations between 1,400-2,100 meters in the Sierra de los Cuchumatanes of Guatemala. It requires cool, humid conditions with dense canopy cover and abundant moss and epiphyte growth typical of Neotropical cloud forest ecosystems.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Dendrotriton sanctibarbarus classified as Critically Endangered?
Dendrotriton sanctibarbarus is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Dendrotriton sanctibarbarus faces severe threats from deforestation and agricultural expansion in Guatemala's cloud forest regions. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while climate change poses additional risks by altering the cool, humid conditions essential for its survival. Coffee cultivation and cattle ranching continue to encroach on remaining forest patches within its restricted distribution.
Where does Dendrotriton sanctibarbarus live?
Dendrotriton sanctibarbarus occurs in Honduras. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Dendrotriton sanctibarbarus?
The main threats to Dendrotriton sanctibarbarus are 11.1, 2.1, 4.1, and 5.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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