Cordillera Central salamander
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Bolitoglossa nigrescens | |
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Species: | B. nigrescens
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Bolitoglossa nigrescens |
The Cordillera Central Salamander (Bolitoglossa nigrescens) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae.
It is endemic to Costa Rica. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Sources
- Solís, F., Ibáñez, R., Savage, J., Wake, D. & Chaves, G. 2004. Bolitoglossa nigrescens. 2012 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 10 October 2012.