ENEndangered
Rio Indio Mushroomtongue Salamander
Bolitoglossa indio
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major
Conservation measures underway
Resource & habitat protectionSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in PLETHODONTIDAE
Threatened in Costa Rica
Frequently asked questions
Why is Rio Indio Mushroomtongue Salamander classified as Endangered?
Rio Indio Mushroomtongue 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 Rio Indio Mushroomtongue Salamander live?
Rio Indio Mushroomtongue Salamander occurs in Costa Rica, and Nicaragua. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Rio Indio Mushroomtongue Salamander?
The main threats to Rio Indio Mushroomtongue Salamander are 11.1, 11.4, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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