ENEndangered
Gristle-headed Splayfoot Salamander
Chiropterotriton chondrostega
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in PLETHODONTIDAE
Threatened in Mexico
Frequently asked questions
Why is Gristle-headed Splayfoot Salamander classified as Endangered?
Gristle-headed Splayfoot 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 Gristle-headed Splayfoot Salamander live?
Gristle-headed 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 Gristle-headed Splayfoot Salamander?
The main threats to Gristle-headed Splayfoot Salamander are 2.1, 5.1, 5.1.1, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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