ENEndangered
Yellow-peppered Salamander
Ambystoma flavipiperatum
Declining
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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
Forest· majorForest - Temperate· majorShrubland· majorDesert· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionResource & habitat protectionSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in AMBYSTOMATIDAE
Threatened in Mexico
Frequently asked questions
Why is Yellow-peppered Salamander classified as Endangered?
Yellow-peppered 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 Yellow-peppered Salamander live?
Yellow-peppered 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 Yellow-peppered Salamander?
The main threats to Yellow-peppered Salamander are 1.1, 2.1, 4.1, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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