Greenhorn Mountains Slender Salamander
Batrachoseps altasierrae
Close to qualifying as threatened
Source: IUCN Red List
About the Greenhorn Mountains Slender Salamander
Slender salamander is the name often given to Plethodontid (lungless) salamanders of the genus Batrachoseps. They are distinguished from other lungless salamanders by their four toes on each foot. Their range is from Oregon and California (USA) to northern Baja California (Mexico). Batracho-seps means "frog-lizard."
Key Facts
- Near threatened - close to being at risk.
- Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Greenhorn Mountains Slender Salamander?
The scientific name of the Greenhorn Mountains Slender Salamander is Batrachoseps altasierrae.
Is the Greenhorn Mountains Slender Salamander endangered?
The Greenhorn Mountains Slender Salamander is classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
How many Greenhorn Mountains Slender Salamander sightings have been recorded?
35 observations of the Greenhorn Mountains Slender Salamander have been recorded on iNaturalist.
