MacDougall's Minute Salamander
Thorius macdougalli
Very high risk of extinction
Source: IUCN Red List
About the MacDougall's Minute Salamander
Thorius macdougalli (common name MacDougall's pigmy salamander) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is endemic to Oaxaca, Mexico, and is known from Cerro de Humo (its type locality) and Sierra de Juárez. Its natural habitat is pine-oak forest, but it also occurs in degraded habitats. It is threatened by habitat loss caused by clear-cutting and livestock grazing.
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 MacDougall's Minute Salamander?
The scientific name of the MacDougall's Minute Salamander is Thorius macdougalli.
Is the MacDougall's Minute Salamander endangered?
The MacDougall's Minute Salamander is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
How many MacDougall's Minute Salamander sightings have been recorded?
13 observations of the MacDougall's Minute Salamander have been recorded on iNaturalist.
