Order Urodela Higher classification Bolitoglossa | Phylum Chordata Family Plethodontidae Scientific name Bolitoglossa riletti Rank Species | |
Similar Bolitoglossa mulleri, Bolitoglossa rostrata, Bolitoglossa pandi |
Rilett's climbing salamander, Rilett's mushroomtongue salamander, or simply Rilett's salamander (Bolitoglossa riletti) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is endemic to Mexico and only known from the vicinity of its type locality near Putla, Oaxaca. It inhabits secondary tropical semi-deciduous forest, and also shaded banana and coffee plantations. It is an arboreal salamander, most often found in the leaf axils of red banana trees and other large-leaved plants. Despite living in modified habitats, it is threatened by changing agricultural practices.
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