ENEndangered
Mountain Stream Siredon
Ambystoma altamirani
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mountain_stream_salamander
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSite/area managementSpecies managementSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in AMBYSTOMATIDAE
Threatened in Mexico
Frequently asked questions
Why is Mountain Stream Siredon classified as Endangered?
Mountain Stream Siredon 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 Mountain Stream Siredon live?
Mountain Stream Siredon 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 Mountain Stream Siredon?
The main threats to Mountain Stream Siredon are 5.1, 5.1.1, 5.3, and 6.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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