ENEndangered
Oedipina poelzi
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recovery
Other threatened species in PLETHODONTIDAE
Threatened in Costa Rica
Frequently asked questions
Why is Oedipina poelzi classified as Endangered?
Oedipina poelzi 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 Oedipina poelzi live?
Oedipina poelzi occurs in Costa Rica. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Oedipina poelzi?
The main threats to Oedipina poelzi are 1.1, 2.1, 2.3, and 5.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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