Gristle-headed splayfoot salamander
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Species: | C. chondrostega
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Chiropterotriton chondrostega |
The gristle-headed splayfoot salamander (Chiropterotriton chondrostega) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is endemic to Mexico.
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Sources
- Parra Olea, G. & Wake, D. 2004. Chiropterotriton chondrostega. 2012 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 17 October 2012.