Camp Sasardi Salamander
Bolitoglossa cuna
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderCaudata (Salamanders)
- FamilyPlethodontidae (Lungless Salamanders)
- GenusBolitoglossa (Mushroom-tongued Salamanders)
- SpeciesBolitoglossa cuna (Camp Sasardi Salamander)
About the Camp Sasardi Salamander
The Camp Sasardi salamander (Bolitoglossa cuna) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is a medium-sized species for its genus, with females reaching a snout–vent length of 46.6–55.7 mm (1.8–2.2 in). They are light golden-tan in color and have webbed feet. It is endemic to the moist lowland tropical rainforests of eastern Guna Yala province in Panama. It is classified as being endangered by the IUCN due its limited range and ongoing habitat degradation.
Bolitoglossa cuna was formally described in 1973 based on an adult female specimen collected from Camp Sasardi in the Guna Yala province of Panama. It has the English common names Camp Sasardi salamander and Camp Sasardi mushroomtongue salamander.
The salamander is in the subgenus Eladinea and part of the Bolitoglossa adspersa species group. Some authorities have suggested that it may be the same species as B. biseriata. A medium-sized species for its genus, female Bolitoglossa cuna reach a snout–vent length of 46.6–55.7 mm (1.8–2.2 in). They have rather long tails and wholly webbed feet. The back is light golden-tan while the underside is lighter in color. Wikipedia →
Closest Relatives at Chagres National Park
Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chagres National Park | 🇵🇦 Panama |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Camp Sasardi Salamander in Chagres National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Camp Sasardi Salamander sighting in Chagres National Park, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Camp Sasardi Salamander in Chagres National Park?
January has the highest sighting rate for Camp Sasardi Salamander in Chagres National Park in our monthly data.