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Bradytriton

Critically endangered, possibly extinct  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
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Bradytriton

Wake & Elias, 1983
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B. silus
Binomial name
Bradytriton silus
Wake & Elias, 1983

Bradytriton silus or Finca Chiblac Salamander is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is monotypic within the genus Bradytriton.[2] It is endemic to Guatemala.

Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.

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Notes

  1. ^ Acevedo, M.; Wake, D.; Elias, P.; Rovito, S.; Vasquez, C.; Papenfuss, T. (2008). "Bradytriton silus". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2008. IUCN: e.T59220A11900400. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2008.RLTS.T59220A11900400.en. Retrieved 12 December 2017. {{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter |last-author-amp= ignored (|name-list-style= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ "Bradytriton silus". Eol.org. Retrieved 2013-05-24.