VUVulnerable
Black-spotted Newt
Notophthalmus meridionalis
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Temperate· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical dry· majorShrubland· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in SALAMANDRIDAE
Threatened in Mexico
Frequently asked questions
Why is Black-spotted Newt classified as Vulnerable?
Black-spotted Newt 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 Black-spotted Newt live?
Black-spotted Newt occurs in Mexico, and 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 Black-spotted Newt?
The main threats to Black-spotted Newt are 2.1, 2.3, 4.1, and 5.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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