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Northwestern mushroomtongue salamander

Bolitoglossa sima

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (動物)
Phylum
Chordata (脊索動物)
Class
Amphibia (両生類)
Order
Caudata (有尾目)
Family
Plethodontidae
Genus
Bolitoglossa
Species
Bolitoglossa sima (Northwestern mushroomtongue salamander)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Salamandra del Noroccidente

Similar Species in Bolitoglossa

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Atoyac Salamander
Bolitoglossa oaxacensis
Endangered
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Broad-footed Salamander
Bolitoglossa platydactyla
Least Concern
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Carabobo Salamander
Bolitoglossa borburata
Vulnerable
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Chucanti Salamander
Bolitoglossa chucantiensis
Critically Endangered
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Tamá Salamander
Bolitoglossa tamaense
Endangered
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Guaramacal’s Salamander
Bolitoglossa guaramacalensis
Endangered
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O'Donnell's Salamander
Bolitoglossa odonnelli
Near Threatened
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Black-bellied Salamander
Bolitoglossa franklini
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Northwestern mushroomtongue salamander?
The scientific name of Northwestern mushroomtongue salamander is Bolitoglossa sima. It belongs to the genus Bolitoglossa.
What is the conservation status of Northwestern mushroomtongue salamander?
Northwestern mushroomtongue salamander (Bolitoglossa sima) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Northwestern mushroomtongue salamander belong to?
Northwestern mushroomtongue salamander (Bolitoglossa sima) belongs to the genus Bolitoglossa, which is part of the taxonomic family Plethodontidae.
Is Northwestern mushroomtongue salamander endangered?
No, Northwestern mushroomtongue salamander (Bolitoglossa sima) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Northwestern mushroomtongue salamander belong to?
Northwestern mushroomtongue salamander (Bolitoglossa sima) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).
What are the closest relatives of Northwestern mushroomtongue salamander?
The closest relatives of Northwestern mushroomtongue salamander in the genus Bolitoglossa include Atoyac Salamander, Broad-footed Salamander, Carabobo Salamander, Chucanti Salamander, Tamá Salamander.

Genus Bolitoglossa — 20 Species

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Atoyac Salamander
Bolitoglossa oaxacensis
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Broad-footed Salamander
Bolitoglossa platydactyla
LC 🐾
Carabobo Salamander
Bolitoglossa borburata
VU 🐾
Chucanti Salamander
Bolitoglossa chucantiensis
CR 🐾
Tamá Salamander
Bolitoglossa tamaense
EN 🐾
Guaramacal’s Salamander
Bolitoglossa guaramacalensis
EN 🐾
O'Donnell's Salamander
Bolitoglossa odonnelli
NT 🐾
Ramos' Mushroomtongue Salamander
Bolitoglossa ramosi
NT 🐾
La Mucuy Salamander
Bolitoglossa mucuyensis
EN 🐾
Lincoln's Mushroomtongue Salamander
Bolitoglossa lincolni
NT 🐾
Rilett's Mushroomtongue Salamander
Bolitoglossa riletti
EN 🐾
Long-nosed Salamander
Bolitoglossa rostrata
NT 🐾
Leandra Salamander
Bolitoglossa leandrae
CR 🐾
Pandi Mushroomtongue Salamander
Bolitoglossa pandi
EN 🐾
Hartweg's Mushroomtongue Salamander
Bolitoglossa hartwegi
VU 🐾
Yarmal Mushroomtongue Salamander
Bolitoglossa vallecula
LC 🐾
Orphan Salamander
Bolitoglossa capitana
CR 🐾
Zapotec Salamander
Bolitoglossa zapoteca
EN 🐾
Chinateca Salamander
Bolitoglossa chinanteca
NT 🐾
Black-bellied Salamander
Bolitoglossa franklini
VU
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