Silverstone's salamander

Silverstone's salamander (Bolitoglossa silverstonei) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is endemic to Colombia.

Silverstone's salamander
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Urodela
Family: Plethodontidae
Genus: Bolitoglossa
Species:
B. silverstonei
Binomial name
Bolitoglossa silverstonei
Brame & Wake, 1972

Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.

References

  1. IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2017). "Bolitoglossa silverstonei". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T59206A85860492. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T59206A85860492.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.


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