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Lake Lerma Salamander

Ambystoma lermaense

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
Ambystomatidae
Genus
Ambystoma
Species
Ambystoma lermaense (Lake Lerma Salamander)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Ajolote

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axolotl
Ambystoma mexicanum
Critically Endangered
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Barred Tiger Salamander
Ambystoma mavortium
Least Concern
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Blue-Spotted Salamander
Ambystoma laterale
Least Concern
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Granular Salamander
Ambystoma granulosum
Endangered
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Lake Patzcuaro Salamander
Ambystoma dumerilii
Critically Endangered
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Leora's Stream Salamander
Ambystoma leorae
Critically Endangered
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Michoacan Stream Salamander
Ambystoma ordinarium
Endangered
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Ambystoma andersoni
Critically Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Lake Lerma Salamander?
The scientific name of Lake Lerma Salamander is Ambystoma lermaense. It belongs to the genus Ambystoma.
What is the conservation status of Lake Lerma Salamander?
Lake Lerma Salamander (Ambystoma lermaense) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Lake Lerma Salamander live?
Lake Lerma 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 Lake Lerma Salamander belong to?
Lake Lerma Salamander (Ambystoma lermaense) belongs to the genus Ambystoma, which is part of the taxonomic family Ambystomatidae.
Is Lake Lerma Salamander endangered?
Yes, Lake Lerma Salamander (Ambystoma lermaense) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Lake Lerma Salamander belong to?
Lake Lerma Salamander (Ambystoma lermaense) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).
What are the closest relatives of Lake Lerma Salamander?
The closest relatives of Lake Lerma Salamander in the genus Ambystoma include Anderson's Salamander, axolotl, Barred Tiger Salamander, Blue-Spotted Salamander, Granular Salamander.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Ambystoma — 20 Species

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Anderson's Salamander
Ambystoma andersoni
CR 🐾
axolotl
Ambystoma mexicanum
CR 🐾
Barred Tiger Salamander
Ambystoma mavortium
LC 🐾
Blue-Spotted Salamander
Ambystoma laterale
LC 🐾
Granular Salamander
Ambystoma granulosum
EN
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Lake Lerma Salamander
Ambystoma lermaense
EN
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Lake Patzcuaro Salamander
Ambystoma dumerilii
CR 🐾
Leora's Stream Salamander
Ambystoma leorae
CR 🐾
Michoacan Stream Salamander
Ambystoma ordinarium
EN 🐾
Jefferson Salamander
Ambystoma jeffersonianum
LC 🐾
Michoacan Stream Salamander
Ambystoma rivulare
EN 🐾
Mountain Stream Siredon
Ambystoma altamirani
EN 🐾
Plateau Tiger Salamander
Ambystoma velasci
LC 🐾
Pine Woods Salamander
Ambystoma silvense
DD 🐾
Long-toed Salamander
Ambystoma macrodactylum
LC 🐾
Spotted Salamander
Ambystoma maculatum
LC 🐾
Axolotl
Ambystoma bombypellum
DD 🐾
Tarahumara Salamander
Ambystoma rosaceum
LC 🐾
Taylor's Salamander
Ambystoma taylori
CR 🐾
tiger salamander
Ambystoma tigrinum
LC
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