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Ambrosi's Cave Salamander

Speleomantes ambrosii

Critically Endangered

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The Ambrosi's Cave Salamander (Speleomantes ambrosii) is a species in the genus Speleomantes. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Distributed across Belgium, France, Netherlands, and United Kingdom. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

German Französischer Höhlensalamander

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ambrosi's Cave Salamander?
The scientific name of Ambrosi's Cave Salamander is Speleomantes ambrosii. It belongs to the genus Speleomantes.
What is the conservation status of Ambrosi's Cave Salamander?
Ambrosi's Cave Salamander (Speleomantes ambrosii) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Ambrosi's Cave Salamander live?
Ambrosi's Cave Salamander is found in Distributed across Belgium, France, Netherlands, and United Kingdom. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, France, Netherlands, United Kingdom.
What family does Ambrosi's Cave Salamander belong to?
Ambrosi's Cave Salamander (Speleomantes ambrosii) belongs to the genus Speleomantes, which is part of the taxonomic family Plethodontidae.
Is Ambrosi's Cave Salamander endangered?
Yes, Ambrosi's Cave Salamander (Speleomantes ambrosii) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Ambrosi's Cave Salamander belong to?
Ambrosi's Cave Salamander (Speleomantes ambrosii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Ambrosi's Cave Salamander?
The closest relatives of Ambrosi's Cave Salamander in the genus Speleomantes include Italian Cave Salamander, Imperial Cave Salamander, Gene's Cave Salamander, Supramonte Cave Salamander, French Cave Salamander.

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