VUVulnerable
Cascade Caverns Salamander
Eurycea latitans
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Rocky areas· majorCaves and subterranean habitats· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionResource & habitat protectionSpecies recoveryLegislationCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in PLETHODONTIDAE
Threatened in United States
Frequently asked questions
Why is Cascade Caverns Salamander classified as Vulnerable?
Cascade Caverns 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 Cascade Caverns Salamander live?
Cascade Caverns 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 Cascade Caverns Salamander?
The main threats to Cascade Caverns Salamander are 1.1, 11.1, 11.2, and 2.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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