VUVulnerable
Dwarf Splayfoot Salamander
Chiropterotriton dimidiatus
Stable
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionResource & habitat protectionSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in PLETHODONTIDAE
Threatened in Mexico
Frequently asked questions
Why is Dwarf Splayfoot Salamander classified as Vulnerable?
Dwarf Splayfoot 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 Dwarf Splayfoot Salamander live?
Dwarf Splayfoot Salamander occurs in Mexico. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Dwarf Splayfoot Salamander?
The main threats to Dwarf Splayfoot Salamander are 1.1, 11.1, 2.1, and 5.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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