VUVulnerable
Pygmy Web-footed Salamander
Bolitoglossa pygmaea
Stable
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Grassland· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recovery
Other threatened species in PLETHODONTIDAE
Threatened in Costa Rica
Frequently asked questions
Why is Pygmy Web-footed Salamander classified as Vulnerable?
Pygmy Web-footed 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 Pygmy Web-footed Salamander live?
Pygmy Web-footed Salamander occurs in Costa Rica, and Panama. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Pygmy Web-footed Salamander?
The main threats to Pygmy Web-footed Salamander are 11.1, 5.1, 5.1.1, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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