Cukra Mushroomtongue Salamander
Bolitoglossa striatula
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderCaudata (Salamanders)
- FamilyPlethodontidae (Lungless Salamanders)
- GenusBolitoglossa (Mushroom-tongued Salamanders)
- SpeciesBolitoglossa striatula (Cukra Mushroomtongue Salamander)
3 Verified sightings at Arenal Volcano National Park From 2019 to 2026
6 Verified sightings across all 4 parks From 2019 to 2026
🌙 Nocturnal When it's spotted during nighttime hours (6pm–6am)
About the Cukra Mushroomtongue Salamander
The Cukra climbing salamander (Bolitoglossa striatula) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is found in Costa Rica, Honduras, and Nicaragua. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, freshwater marshes, and plantations.
It is threatened by habitat loss. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Cukra Mushroomtongue Salamander in Arenal Volcano National Park
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at Arenal Volcano National Park
Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tenorio Volcano National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 2 | Arenal Volcano National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 3 | Braulio Carrillo National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 4 | Tapantí-Macizo de la Muerte National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |