Yucatán Salamander
Bolitoglossa yucatana
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderCaudata (Salamanders)
- FamilyPlethodontidae (Lungless Salamanders)
- GenusBolitoglossa (Mushroom-tongued Salamanders)
- SpeciesBolitoglossa yucatana (Yucatán Salamander)
About the Yucatán Salamander
The Yucatán mushroomtongue salamander (Bolitoglossa yucatana), also known as the Yucatán salamander, is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is found in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico and extreme northern Belize, possibly reaching into Guatemala.
Its natural habitats are lowland tropical forest and thorn forest below 150 m (490 ft) above sea level. It also occurs in disturbed habitat around villages. It is mainly terrestrial, living on the forest floor under surface debris, and in sink holes. However, it can also live in arboreal bromeliads. It is threatened by habitat loss. It occurs in the Calakmul Biosphere Reserve in Mexico and in the Shipstern Conservation & Management Area and Fireburn Nature Reserve in Belize. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Yucatán Salamander in Calakmul Biosphere Reserve
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Calakmul Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 2 | Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Yucatán Salamander in Calakmul Biosphere Reserve?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Yucatán Salamander sighting in Calakmul Biosphere Reserve, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Yucatán Salamander in Calakmul Biosphere Reserve?
January has the highest sighting rate for Yucatán Salamander in Calakmul Biosphere Reserve in our monthly data.