Oregon Slender Salamander
VU

Oregon Slender Salamander

Batrachoseps wrighti

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oregon_slender_salamander

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

The Oregon Slender Salamander faces significant threats from habitat fragmentation and loss due to logging activities and urban development within its limited range in the Oregon Coast Range. Climate change poses an additional risk through altered precipitation patterns and increased temperatures, which can desiccate the moist forest floor environments essential for this species' survival. The salamander's restricted distribution and specific microhabitat requirements make populations particularly vulnerable to local disturbances and environmental changes.

Threat summary

Habitat

The Oregon Slender Salamander inhabits moist coniferous forests in the Oregon Coast Range, typically found under logs, rocks, and leaf litter in old-growth and mature second-growth Douglas fir forests. It requires cool, humid microhabitats with stable moisture levels and is closely associated with the forest floor's organic layer.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Oregon Slender Salamander classified as Vulnerable?
Oregon Slender 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. The Oregon Slender Salamander faces significant threats from habitat fragmentation and loss due to logging activities and urban development within its limited range in the Oregon Coast Range. Climate change poses an additional risk through altered precipitation patterns and increased temperatures, which can desiccate the moist forest floor environments essential for this species' survival. The salamander's restricted distribution and specific microhabitat requirements make populations particularly vulnerable to local disturbances and environmental changes.
Where does Oregon Slender Salamander live?
Oregon Slender Salamander occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Oregon Slender Salamander?
The main threats to Oregon Slender Salamander are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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