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Heroic Minute Salamander

Thorius tlaxiacus

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 (동물)
Phylum
Chordata (척삭동물)
Class
Amphibia (양서류)
Order
Caudata (도롱뇽목)
Family
Plethodontidae
Genus
Thorius
Species
Thorius tlaxiacus (Heroic Minute 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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Sierra Juarez Moss Salamander
Thorius adelos
Near Threatened
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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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Arboreal Thorius
Thorius arboreus
Critically Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Heroic Minute Salamander?
The scientific name of Heroic Minute Salamander is Thorius tlaxiacus. It belongs to the genus Thorius.
What is the conservation status of Heroic Minute Salamander?
Heroic Minute Salamander (Thorius tlaxiacus) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Heroic Minute Salamander live?
Heroic Minute Salamander 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 Heroic Minute Salamander belong to?
Heroic Minute Salamander (Thorius tlaxiacus) belongs to the genus Thorius, which is part of the taxonomic family Plethodontidae.
Is Heroic Minute Salamander endangered?
Yes, Heroic Minute Salamander (Thorius tlaxiacus) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Heroic Minute Salamander belong to?
Heroic Minute Salamander (Thorius tlaxiacus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).
What are the closest relatives of Heroic Minute Salamander?
The closest relatives of Heroic Minute 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 🐾
Sierra Juarez Moss Salamander
Thorius adelos
NT 🐾
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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