Orphan salamander
| Bolitoglossa capitana | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Caudata |
| 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. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
References
- Ramírez Pinilla, M.P., Osorno-Muñoz, M., Rueda, J.V., Amézquita, A. & Ardila-Robayo, M.C. 2004. Bolitoglossa capitana. 2012 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 11 October 2012.
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