ENEndangered
Lake Lerma Salamander
Ambystoma lermaense
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
Grassland· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionHabitat & natural process restorationSpecies managementSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in AMBYSTOMATIDAE
Threatened in Mexico
Frequently asked questions
Why is Lake Lerma Salamander classified as Endangered?
Lake Lerma 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 Lake Lerma Salamander live?
Lake Lerma 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 Lake Lerma Salamander?
The main threats to Lake Lerma Salamander are 1.1, 5.3, 8.1, and 9.3.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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