ENEndangered
Jemez Mountains Salamander
Plethodon neomexicanus
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorCaves and subterranean habitats· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSite/area managementSpecies managementSpecies recoveryLegislationCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in PLETHODONTIDAE
Threatened in Mexico
Frequently asked questions
Why is Jemez Mountains Salamander classified as Endangered?
Jemez Mountains 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 Jemez Mountains Salamander live?
Jemez Mountains Salamander 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 Jemez Mountains Salamander?
The main threats to Jemez Mountains Salamander are 1.1, 11.1, 11.2, and 2.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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