VUVulnerable
Cynops ensicauda
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorArtificial - Aquatic & marine· majorGrassland· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoveryPolicies and regulations
Other threatened species in SALAMANDRIDAE
Threatened in Japan
Frequently asked questions
Why is Cynops ensicauda classified as Vulnerable?
Cynops ensicauda is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Cynops ensicauda live?
Cynops ensicauda occurs in Japan. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Cynops ensicauda?
The main threats to Cynops ensicauda are 1.1, 4.1, 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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