Kingdom Animalia Order Caudata Genus Bolitoglossa Higher classification Bolitoglossa | Phylum Chordata Family Plethodontidae Scientific name Bolitoglossa subpalmata Rank Species | |
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Similar Bolitoglossa, Salamander, Doflein's salamander, Amphibians, Lungless salamander | ||
The La Palma Salamander (Bolitoglossa subpalmata) is a species of salamander in the Plethodontidae family. It is endemic to Costa Rica. It is also found in western Panama.
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, pastureland, plantations, rural gardens, and heavily degraded former forest. It is threatened by habitat loss.
References
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