Bolitoglossa insularis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Bolitoglossa insularis faces severe threats from habitat destruction on its small island range, where deforestation and agricultural expansion have eliminated much of its native forest cover. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to stochastic events and human activities. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the moist microhabitats essential for this salamander's survival.
Habitat
This salamander inhabits moist montane forests and cloud forest environments on its island range, typically found under logs, rocks, and leaf litter in areas with high humidity. The species requires specific microhabitat conditions with consistent moisture levels and forest canopy cover.
