ENEndangered
Sardinian Brook Salamander
Euproctus platycephalus
DecliningENEU
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorShrubland· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorCaves and subterranean habitats· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies managementSpecies recoverySpecies reintroductionLegislation
Other threatened species in SALAMANDRIDAE
Threatened in Italy
Frequently asked questions
Why is Sardinian Brook Salamander classified as Endangered?
Sardinian Brook 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 Sardinian Brook Salamander live?
Sardinian Brook 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 Sardinian Brook Salamander?
The main threats to Sardinian Brook Salamander are 11.2, 5.1, 5.1.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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