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Salamandra-pigmea de MacDougall

Thorius macdougalli

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇲🇽 Mexico

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order
Caudata (Urodela)
Family
Plethodontidae
Genus
Thorius
Species
Thorius macdougalli (Salamandra-pigmea de MacDougall)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Salamandra-pigmea de MacDougall

Similar Species in Thorius

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Salamandra-pigmea de Acutzingo
Thorius dubitus
Critically Endangered
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Salamandra-pigmea de cerro
Thorius pulmonaris
Critically Endangered
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Salamandra-pigmea de San Felipe
Thorius narisovalis
Endangered
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Salamandra-pigmea de Schmidt
Thorius schmidti
Critically Endangered
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Salamandra-pigmea oaxaqueña
Thorius minutissimus
Critically Endangered
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Salamandra-pigmea troglodita
Thorius troglodytes
Endangered
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Salamandra-pigmea veracruzana
Thorius pennatulus
Endangered
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Sierra Juarez Moss Salamander
Thorius adelos
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Salamandra-pigmea de MacDougall?
The scientific name of Salamandra-pigmea de MacDougall is Thorius macdougalli. It belongs to the genus Thorius.
What is the conservation status of Salamandra-pigmea de MacDougall?
Salamandra-pigmea de MacDougall (Thorius macdougalli) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Salamandra-pigmea de MacDougall live?
Salamandra-pigmea de MacDougall is found in Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Mexico.
What family does Salamandra-pigmea de MacDougall belong to?
Salamandra-pigmea de MacDougall (Thorius macdougalli) belongs to the genus Thorius, which is part of the taxonomic family Plethodontidae.
Is Salamandra-pigmea de MacDougall endangered?
Yes, Salamandra-pigmea de MacDougall (Thorius macdougalli) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Salamandra-pigmea de MacDougall belong to?
Salamandra-pigmea de MacDougall (Thorius macdougalli) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Salamandra-pigmea de MacDougall?
The closest relatives of Salamandra-pigmea de MacDougall in the genus Thorius include Salamandra-pigmea de Acutzingo, Salamandra-pigmea de cerro, Salamandra-pigmea de San Felipe, Salamandra-pigmea de Schmidt, Salamandra-pigmea oaxaqueña.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Thorius — 20 Species

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Salamandra-pigmea de Acutzingo
Thorius dubitus
CR 🐾
Salamandra-pigmea de cerro
Thorius pulmonaris
CR
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Salamandra-pigmea de MacDougall
Thorius macdougalli
EN
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Salamandra-pigmea de San Felipe
Thorius narisovalis
EN 🐾
Salamandra-pigmea de Schmidt
Thorius schmidti
CR 🐾
Salamandra-pigmea oaxaqueña
Thorius minutissimus
CR 🐾
Salamandra-pigmea troglodita
Thorius troglodytes
EN 🐾
Salamandra-pigmea veracruzana
Thorius pennatulus
EN 🐾
Golden Thorius
Thorius aureus
CR 🐾
Long-tailed Minute Salamander
Thorius longicaudus
CR 🐾
Papalo Minute Salamander
Thorius papaloae
CR 🐾
Spotted Thorius
Thorius spilogaster
CR 🐾
Arboreal Thorius
Thorius arboreus
CR 🐾
Smith's Thorius
Thorius smithi
CR 🐾
Zoquitlan Pigmy Salamander
Thorius maxillabrochus
EN 🐾
Crescent-nostriled Thorius
Thorius lunaris
CR 🐾
Grand Minute Salamander
Thorius grandis
CR 🐾
Heroic Minute Salamander
Thorius tlaxiacus
EN 🐾
Hanken's Minute Salamander
Thorius hankeni
DD 🐾
Pine-dwelling Minute Salamander
Thorius pinicola
EN
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