ENEndangered
Taichu Salamander
Hynobius sonani
Unknown
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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
Caves and subterranean habitats· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in HYNOBIIDAE
Threatened in Taiwan
Frequently asked questions
Why is Taichu Salamander classified as Endangered?
Taichu 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 Taichu Salamander live?
Taichu Salamander occurs in Taiwan. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Taichu Salamander?
The main threats to Taichu Salamander are 5.3, and 6.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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