ENEndangered
Semirechensk Salamander
Ranodon sibiricus
Declining
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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· majorGrassland· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent freshwater lakes· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionResource & habitat protectionSpecies recoverySpecies reintroductionLegislation
Other threatened species in HYNOBIIDAE
Threatened in China
Frequently asked questions
Why is Semirechensk Salamander classified as Endangered?
Semirechensk 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 Semirechensk Salamander live?
Semirechensk Salamander occurs in China, and Kazakhstan. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Semirechensk Salamander?
The main threats to Semirechensk Salamander are 2.3, 5.3, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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