ENEndangered
El Tambo Caecilian
Epicrionops columbianus
Unknown
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· majorCaves and subterranean habitats· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in RHINATREMATIDAE
Threatened in Colombia
Frequently asked questions
Why is El Tambo Caecilian classified as Endangered?
El Tambo Caecilian 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 El Tambo Caecilian live?
El Tambo Caecilian occurs in Colombia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to El Tambo Caecilian?
The main threats to El Tambo Caecilian are 2.1, 5.3, and 9.3.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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