ENEndangered
South Mountain Gray-cheeked Salamander
Plethodon meridianus
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· majorCaves and subterranean habitats· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in PLETHODONTIDAE
Threatened in United States
Frequently asked questions
Why is South Mountain Gray-cheeked Salamander classified as Endangered?
South Mountain Gray-cheeked 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 South Mountain Gray-cheeked Salamander live?
South Mountain Gray-cheeked Salamander occurs in United States. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to South Mountain Gray-cheeked Salamander?
The main threats to South Mountain Gray-cheeked Salamander are 1.1, 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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