ENEndangered
Frosted Flatwoods Salamander
Ambystoma cingulatum
Declining
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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.
Habitat
Forest· majorSavanna· majorWetlands (inland) - Bogs, marshes, swamps, fens· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent freshwater lakes· majorCaves and subterranean habitats· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSite/area managementHabitat & natural process restorationSpecies managementSpecies recoverySpecies reintroductionEx-situ conservationLegislationCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in AMBYSTOMATIDAE
Threatened in United States
Frequently asked questions
Why is Frosted Flatwoods Salamander classified as Endangered?
Frosted Flatwoods 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 Frosted Flatwoods Salamander live?
Frosted Flatwoods 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 Frosted Flatwoods Salamander?
The main threats to Frosted Flatwoods Salamander are 11.1, 11.2, 11.4, and 12.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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