ENEndangered
Michoacan Stream Salamander
Ambystoma rivulare
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ambystoma_rivulare
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in AMBYSTOMATIDAE
Threatened in Mexico
Frequently asked questions
Why is Michoacan Stream Salamander classified as Endangered?
Michoacan Stream 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 Michoacan Stream Salamander live?
Michoacan Stream Salamander occurs in Mexico. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Michoacan Stream Salamander?
The main threats to Michoacan Stream Salamander are 2.4, 5.1, 5.1.1, and 7.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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