Cordillera Central salamander
| Bolitoglossa nigrescens | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Caudata |
| Family: | Plethodontidae |
| Genus: | Bolitoglossa |
| Species: | B. nigrescens |
| Binomial name | |
| Bolitoglossa nigrescens Taylor, 1949 | |
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.
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