Werler's False Brook Salamander
Pseudoeurycea werleri
Very high risk of extinction
Source: IUCN Red List
About the Werler's False Brook Salamander
Pseudoeurycea werleri is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. Its common name is Werler's false brook salamander or simply Werler's salamander. It is endemic to the Sierra de los Tuxtlas range in southern Veracruz state, Mexico. Its natural habitats are tropical rainforests and cloud forests where it lives in moss mats. It is threatened by habitat loss caused by subsistence agriculture, logging, and human settlement.
Key Facts
- Endangered - this species needs our protection.
- Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Werler's False Brook Salamander?
The scientific name of the Werler's False Brook Salamander is Pseudoeurycea werleri.
Is the Werler's False Brook Salamander endangered?
The Werler's False Brook Salamander is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
How many Werler's False Brook Salamander sightings have been recorded?
26 observations of the Werler's False Brook Salamander have been recorded on iNaturalist.
