Mombacho Mushroomtongue Salamander
Bolitoglossa mombachoensis
High risk of extinction in the wild
Source: IUCN Red List
About the Mombacho Mushroomtongue Salamander
Bolitoglossa mombachoensis (Spanish: Salamandra De Mombacho) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is commonly known in English as the Mombacho salamander. It is endemic to Nicaragua. This species is known only from Volcán Mombacho, Granada Department, at 950-1,250m above sea level. It might occur on other volcanoes in south-western Nicaragua. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, and heavily degraded former forest. It...
Key Facts
- Vulnerable - facing a high risk of extinction.
- Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Mombacho Mushroomtongue Salamander?
The scientific name of the Mombacho Mushroomtongue Salamander is Bolitoglossa mombachoensis.
Is the Mombacho Mushroomtongue Salamander endangered?
The Mombacho Mushroomtongue Salamander is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
How many Mombacho Mushroomtongue Salamander sightings have been recorded?
37 observations of the Mombacho Mushroomtongue Salamander have been recorded on iNaturalist.
