La Palma Salamander
Bolitoglossa subpalmata
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderCaudata (Salamanders)
- FamilyPlethodontidae (Lungless Salamanders)
- GenusBolitoglossa (Mushroom-tongued Salamanders)
- SpeciesBolitoglossa subpalmata (La Palma Salamander)
2 Verified sightings at Braulio Carrillo National Park From 2019 to 2026
2 Verified sightings across 1 park From 2019 to 2026
☀️🌙 Day & Night When it's spotted Active throughout day and night
About the La Palma Salamander
The La Palma salamander (Bolitoglossa subpalmata) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is found in Costa Rica and western Panama. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, pastureland, plantations, rural gardens, and heavily degraded former forest. The species occur at high elevations and cold temperatures atypical of habitats for most other plethodontids. It is threatened by habitat loss. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of La Palma Salamander in Braulio Carrillo National Park
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at Braulio Carrillo National Park
Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Braulio Carrillo National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
More parks will be added in future updates.