ENEndangered
Flat-headed Salamander
Desmognathus planiceps
Declining
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· majorRocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in PLETHODONTIDAE
Threatened in United States
Frequently asked questions
Why is Flat-headed Salamander classified as Endangered?
Flat-headed 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 Flat-headed Salamander live?
Flat-headed Salamander occurs in United States. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Flat-headed Salamander?
The main threats to Flat-headed Salamander are 1.1, 4.1, 5.1, and 5.1.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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