ENEndangered
Paghman Mountain Salamander
Paradactylodon mustersi
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Shrubland· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorDesert· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoveryLegislation
Other threatened species in HYNOBIIDAE
Threatened in Afghanistan
Frequently asked questions
Why is Paghman Mountain Salamander classified as Endangered?
Paghman Mountain 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 Paghman Mountain Salamander live?
Paghman Mountain Salamander occurs in Afghanistan. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Paghman Mountain Salamander?
The main threats to Paghman Mountain Salamander are 2.1, 2.3, 6.2, and 7.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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