ENEndangered
Supramonte Cave Salamander
Speleomantes supramontis
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
Rocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Species managementSpecies recoveryLegislation
Other threatened species in PLETHODONTIDAE
Threatened in Italy
Frequently asked questions
Why is Supramonte Cave Salamander classified as Endangered?
Supramonte 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 Supramonte Cave Salamander live?
Supramonte 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 Supramonte Cave Salamander?
The main threats to Supramonte Cave Salamander are 11.1, 5.1, 5.1.1, and 5.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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