VUVulnerable
Shikoku Clawed Salamander
Onychodactylus kinneburi
Declining
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· majorCaves and subterranean habitats· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recovery
Other threatened species in HYNOBIIDAE
Threatened in Japan
Frequently asked questions
Why is Shikoku Clawed Salamander classified as Vulnerable?
Shikoku Clawed 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 Shikoku Clawed Salamander live?
Shikoku Clawed Salamander occurs in Japan. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Shikoku Clawed Salamander?
The main threats to Shikoku Clawed Salamander are 1.1, 4.1, 5.3, and 7.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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