ENEndangered
Southern Giant Salamander
Isthmura maxima
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in PLETHODONTIDAE
Threatened in Mexico
Frequently asked questions
Why is Southern Giant Salamander classified as Endangered?
Southern Giant 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 Southern Giant Salamander live?
Southern Giant 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 Southern Giant Salamander?
The main threats to Southern Giant Salamander are 1.1, and 2.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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