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Peter's Mushroomtongue Salamander

Bolitoglossa adspersa

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Colombia.

🇨🇴 Colombia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order
Caudata (Urodela)
Family
Plethodontidae
Genus
Bolitoglossa
Species
Bolitoglossa adspersa (Peter's Mushroomtongue Salamander)

Similar Species in Bolitoglossa

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Salamandra Chica
Bolitoglossa chica
Critically Endangered
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Salamandra Costera
Bolitoglossa borburata
Vulnerable
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Salamandra de Chucantí
Bolitoglossa chucantiensis
Critically Endangered
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Salamandra de Guaramacal
Bolitoglossa guaramacalensis
Endangered
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Salamandra de la Division Continental
Bolitoglossa jugivagans
Data Deficient
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Salamandra de La Mucuy
Bolitoglossa mucuyensis
Endangered
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Salamandra del Noroccidente
Bolitoglossa sima
Least Concern
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Salamandra de los Yariguíes
Bolitoglossa yariguiensis
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Peter's Mushroomtongue Salamander?
The scientific name of Peter's Mushroomtongue Salamander is Bolitoglossa adspersa. It belongs to the genus Bolitoglossa.
What is the conservation status of Peter's Mushroomtongue Salamander?
Peter's Mushroomtongue Salamander (Bolitoglossa adspersa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Peter's Mushroomtongue Salamander live?
Peter's Mushroomtongue Salamander is found in Found in Colombia.. Countries include Colombia.
What family does Peter's Mushroomtongue Salamander belong to?
Peter's Mushroomtongue Salamander (Bolitoglossa adspersa) belongs to the genus Bolitoglossa, which is part of the taxonomic family Plethodontidae.
Is Peter's Mushroomtongue Salamander endangered?
No, Peter's Mushroomtongue Salamander (Bolitoglossa adspersa) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Peter's Mushroomtongue Salamander belong to?
Peter's Mushroomtongue Salamander (Bolitoglossa adspersa) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Peter's Mushroomtongue Salamander?
The closest relatives of Peter's Mushroomtongue Salamander in the genus Bolitoglossa include Salamandra Chica, Salamandra Costera, Salamandra de Chucantí, Salamandra de Guaramacal, Salamandra de la Division Continental.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Bolitoglossa — 20 Species

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Salamandra Chica
Bolitoglossa chica
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Salamandra Costera
Bolitoglossa borburata
VU 🐾
Salamandra de Chucantí
Bolitoglossa chucantiensis
CR 🐾
Salamandra de Guaramacal
Bolitoglossa guaramacalensis
EN 🐾
Salamandra de la Division Continental
Bolitoglossa jugivagans
DD 🐾
Salamandra de La Mucuy
Bolitoglossa mucuyensis
EN 🐾
Salamandra del Noroccidente
Bolitoglossa sima
LC 🐾
Salamandra de los Yariguíes
Bolitoglossa yariguiensis
EN 🐾
Salamandra del Tamá
Bolitoglossa tamaense
EN 🐾
Salamandra de O'Donnell
Bolitoglossa odonnelli
NT 🐾
Salamandra de San Antonio
Bolitoglossa walkeri
NT 🐾
Salamandra ecuatoriana
Bolitoglossa equatoriana
LC 🐾
Salamandra Lengua de Hongo de La Culata
Bolitoglossa orestes
EN 🐾
Salamandra-lengua hongueada
Bolitoglossa yucatana
LC 🐾
Salamandra-lengua hongueada de Engelhardt
Bolitoglossa engelhardti
EN 🐾
Salamandra-lengua hongueada de Lincon
Bolitoglossa lincolni
NT 🐾
Salamandra-lengua hongueada de Muller
Bolitoglossa mulleri
VU 🐾
Salamandra-lengua hongueada de Rilett
Bolitoglossa riletti
EN 🐾
Salamandra-lengua hongueada de Stuart
Bolitoglossa stuarti
VU 🐾
Salamandra-lengua hongueada guerrerense
Bolitoglossa hermosa
LC
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