Kingdom Animalia Order Urodela Genus Cryptotriton Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Family Plethodontidae Higher classification Cryptotriton | |
Scientific name Cryptotriton alvarezdeltoroi People also search for Cryptotriton, Sierra Juarez hidden salamander, Lungless salamander | ||
Álvarez del Toro's hidden salamander or Álvarez del Toro's salamander (Cryptotriton alvarezdeltoroi) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is endemic to Mexico where it is known from its type locality near Jitotol as well as a nearby site on the Mexican Plateau in the Chiapas state.
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Etymology
The specific name, alvarezdeltoroi, is in honor of Mexican herpetologist Miguel Álvarez del Toro.
Description
The holotype of Thorius adelos (an adult male) measure 26.6 mm (1.05 in) in snout–vent length and has a 32.1 mm (1.26 in) long tail. The dorsum and tail are a reddish brown with an irregular, obscure dorsal stripe. The limbs are orange. The snout is blunt with forward-pointing nostrils.
Habitat
Its natural habitat is very moist cloud forest at elevations of 1,200–1,550 m (3,940–5,090 ft) asl. It has also been found at roadsides.
Conservation status
This rare species is only known from very few specimens. It is threatened by habitat loss caused by expanding agriculture and human settlements as well as logging.