Pacific Worm Salamander
Oedipina pacificensis
About the Pacific Worm Salamander
Oedipina pacificensis is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is found in Costa Rica and Panama. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, plantations, rural gardens, and heavily degraded former forest. The worm salamander has an average total length of 108 to 175 mm among adults.
Key Facts
- Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Pacific Worm Salamander?
The scientific name of the Pacific Worm Salamander is Oedipina pacificensis.
How many Pacific Worm Salamander sightings have been recorded?
38 observations of the Pacific Worm Salamander have been recorded on iNaturalist.
38
observations on iNaturalist
