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Orphan salamander

Conservation status


Critically Endangered  (IUCN 3.1)[1]

Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Urodela
Family: Plethodontidae
Genus: Bolitoglossa
Species:
B. capitana
Binomial name
Bolitoglossa capitana

Brame & Wake, 1963

The orphan salamander (Bolitoglossa capitana) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is endemic to Colombia, only known from the type locality, "Hacienda La Victoria", an orphanage 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) north of Albán along the road to Sasaima in the Eastern Ranges at around 1,780 metres (5,840 ft) altitude. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2017). "Bolitoglossa capitana". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T59142A85858164. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T59142A85858164.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.


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