CR

Bolitoglossa copia

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Bolitoglossa copia faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion within its extremely limited range in Costa Rica's cloud forests. The species' dependence on specific microhabitat conditions makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation and climate-induced changes in moisture levels. Infrastructure development and coffee cultivation have further reduced available habitat, while the species' small population size increases extinction risk from stochastic events.

Threat summary

Habitat

This salamander inhabits montane cloud forests at elevations between 1,400-1,800 meters in Costa Rica's Cordillera de Tilarán. It requires specific microhabitats with high humidity levels, typically found under logs, rocks, and leaf litter in primary and well-preserved secondary forest environments.

Forest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryCompliance and enforcement

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Bolitoglossa copia classified as Critically Endangered?
Bolitoglossa copia 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. Bolitoglossa copia faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion within its extremely limited range in Costa Rica's cloud forests. The species' dependence on specific microhabitat conditions makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation and climate-induced changes in moisture levels. Infrastructure development and coffee cultivation have further reduced available habitat, while the species' small population size increases extinction risk from stochastic events.
Where does Bolitoglossa copia live?
Bolitoglossa copia occurs in Panama. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Bolitoglossa copia?
The main threats to Bolitoglossa copia are 5.1, 5.1.1, 5.3, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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