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Southern Banana Salamander

Bolitoglossa occidentalis

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Mexico.

🇲🇽 Mexico

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (hayvan)
Phylum
Chordata (Kordalılar)
Class
Amphibia (amfibiler)
Order
Caudata (Semender)
Family
Plethodontidae
Genus
Bolitoglossa
Species
Bolitoglossa occidentalis (Southern Banana Salamander)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Salamandra-lengua hongueada occidental

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

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Bolitoglossa — 20 Species

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Atoyac Salamander
Bolitoglossa oaxacensis
EN 🐾
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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