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Hartweg's Mushroomtongue Salamander

Bolitoglossa hartwegi

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇲🇽 Mexico

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (动物界)
Phylum
Chordata (脊索动物门)
Class
Amphibia (两栖动物)
Order
Caudata (有尾目)
Family
Plethodontidae
Genus
Bolitoglossa
Species
Bolitoglossa hartwegi (Hartweg's Mushroomtongue Salamander)

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Broad-footed Salamander
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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
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Guaramacal’s Salamander
Bolitoglossa guaramacalensis
Endangered
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Near Threatened
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Black-bellied Salamander
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Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Hartweg's Mushroomtongue Salamander?
The scientific name of Hartweg's Mushroomtongue Salamander is Bolitoglossa hartwegi. It belongs to the genus Bolitoglossa.
What is the conservation status of Hartweg's Mushroomtongue Salamander?
Hartweg's Mushroomtongue Salamander (Bolitoglossa hartwegi) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Hartweg's Mushroomtongue Salamander live?
Hartweg's Mushroomtongue Salamander is found in Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Mexico.
What family does Hartweg's Mushroomtongue Salamander belong to?
Hartweg's Mushroomtongue Salamander (Bolitoglossa hartwegi) belongs to the genus Bolitoglossa, which is part of the taxonomic family Plethodontidae.
Is Hartweg's Mushroomtongue Salamander endangered?
Yes, Hartweg's Mushroomtongue Salamander (Bolitoglossa hartwegi) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Hartweg's Mushroomtongue Salamander belong to?
Hartweg's Mushroomtongue Salamander (Bolitoglossa hartwegi) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).
What are the closest relatives of Hartweg's Mushroomtongue Salamander?
The closest relatives of Hartweg's Mushroomtongue 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
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Hartweg's Mushroomtongue Salamander
Bolitoglossa hartwegi
VU
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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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