VUVulnerable
Wintu Shasta Salamander
Hydromantes wintu
Stable
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorShrubland· majorRocky areas· majorCaves and subterranean habitats· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoveryLegislationCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in PLETHODONTIDAE
Threatened in United States
Frequently asked questions
Why is Wintu Shasta Salamander classified as Vulnerable?
Wintu Shasta 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 Wintu Shasta Salamander live?
Wintu Shasta 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 Wintu Shasta Salamander?
The main threats to Wintu Shasta Salamander are 1.1, 11.1, 11.2, and 4.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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