Cordillera Central salamander
The Cordillera Central salamander (Bolitoglossa nigrescens) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae.
| Cordillera Central salamander | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Urodela |
| Family: | Plethodontidae |
| Genus: | Bolitoglossa |
| Species: | B. nigrescens |
| Binomial name | |
| Bolitoglossa nigrescens | |
It is endemic to Costa Rica. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Sources
- IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2020). "Bolitoglossa nigrescens". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T59186A54375432. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T59186A54375432.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
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