ENEndangered
Veracruz Worm Salamander
Pseudoeurycea lineola
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Temperate· majorCaves and subterranean habitats· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionResource & habitat protectionSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in PLETHODONTIDAE
Threatened in Mexico
Frequently asked questions
Why is Veracruz Worm Salamander classified as Endangered?
Veracruz Worm 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 Veracruz Worm Salamander live?
Veracruz Worm 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 Veracruz Worm Salamander?
The main threats to Veracruz Worm Salamander are 2.1, 5.1, 5.1.1, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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