ENEndangered
French Cave Salamander
Speleomantes strinatii
DecliningNTEU
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speleomantes_strinatii
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 France
Frequently asked questions
Why is French Cave Salamander classified as Endangered?
French Cave 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 French Cave Salamander live?
French Cave Salamander occurs in France, and Italy. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to French Cave Salamander?
The main threats to French Cave Salamander are 1.1, 11.1, 5.1, and 5.1.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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