VUVulnerable
Speleomantes genei
Local name: Gené's Cave Salamander
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Rocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Species managementSpecies recoveryLegislation
Other threatened species in PLETHODONTIDAE
Threatened in Italy
Frequently asked questions
Why is Gené's Cave Salamander classified as Vulnerable?
Gené's Cave 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 Gené's Cave Salamander live?
Gené's Cave Salamander occurs in Italy. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Gené's Cave Salamander?
The main threats to Gené's Cave Salamander are 1.1, 11.1, 3.2, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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