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Sierra Juarez Moss Salamander

Thorius adelos

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Mexico. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇲🇽 Mexico

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

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
Thorius
Species
Thorius adelos (Sierra Juarez Moss Salamander)

Similar Species in Thorius

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Atoyac Minute Salamander
Thorius infernalis
Critically Endangered
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Big-footed Thorius
Thorius magnipes
Critically Endangered
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Boreal Thorius
Thorius boreas
Endangered
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San Martin Pigmy Salamander
Thorius narismagnus
Critically Endangered
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Lower Cerro Pigmy Salamander
Thorius pulmonaris
Critically Endangered
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MacDougall's Pigmy Salamander
Thorius macdougalli
Endangered
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Surprise Thorius
Thorius insperatus
Critically Endangered
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Arboreal Thorius
Thorius arboreus
Critically Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sierra Juarez Moss Salamander?
The scientific name of Sierra Juarez Moss Salamander is Thorius adelos. It belongs to the genus Thorius.
What is the conservation status of Sierra Juarez Moss Salamander?
Sierra Juarez Moss Salamander (Thorius adelos) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Sierra Juarez Moss Salamander live?
Sierra Juarez Moss Salamander is found in Found in Mexico. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Mexico.
What family does Sierra Juarez Moss Salamander belong to?
Sierra Juarez Moss Salamander (Thorius adelos) belongs to the genus Thorius, which is part of the taxonomic family Plethodontidae.
What kingdom does Sierra Juarez Moss Salamander belong to?
Sierra Juarez Moss Salamander (Thorius adelos) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).
What are the closest relatives of Sierra Juarez Moss Salamander?
The closest relatives of Sierra Juarez Moss Salamander in the genus Thorius include Arboreal Thorius, Atoyac Minute Salamander, Big-footed Thorius, Boreal Thorius, San Martin Pigmy Salamander.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Thorius — 20 Species

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Arboreal Thorius
Thorius arboreus
CR 🐾
Atoyac Minute Salamander
Thorius infernalis
CR 🐾
Big-footed Thorius
Thorius magnipes
CR 🐾
Boreal Thorius
Thorius boreas
EN 🐾
San Martin Pigmy Salamander
Thorius narismagnus
CR
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Sierra Juarez Moss Salamander
Thorius adelos
NT
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Lower Cerro Pigmy Salamander
Thorius pulmonaris
CR 🐾
MacDougall's Pigmy Salamander
Thorius macdougalli
EN 🐾
Surprise Thorius
Thorius insperatus
CR 🐾
Omiltemi Minute Salamander
Thorius omiltemi
EN 🐾
Golden Thorius
Thorius aureus
CR 🐾
Long-tailed Minute Salamander
Thorius longicaudus
CR 🐾
Papalo Minute Salamander
Thorius papaloae
CR 🐾
Spotted Thorius
Thorius spilogaster
CR 🐾
McDiarmid Thorius
Thorius munificus
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 🐾
Taylor's Pigmy Salamander
Thorius troglodytes
EN
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