Finca Chibigui Salamander
Bolitoglossa medemi
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderCaudata (Salamanders)
- FamilyPlethodontidae (Lungless Salamanders)
- GenusBolitoglossa (Mushroom-tongued Salamanders)
- SpeciesBolitoglossa medemi (Finca Chibigui Salamander)
About the Finca Chibigui Salamander
The Finca Chibigui salamander (Bolitoglossa medemi) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. The species is native to northwestern South America and adjacent southeastern Central America. The specific name, medemi, is in honor of Federico Medem (1912–1984), who was a Colombian herpetologist of Baltic German descent.
Bolitoglossa medemi is found in Colombia and Panama. The preferred natural habitat of Bolitoglossa medemi is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. Bolitoglossa medemi is threatened by habitat loss. Brame, A.H., Jr.; Wake, D.B. (1972). "New Species of Salamanders (Genus Bolitoglossa) from Colombia, Ecuador, and Panama". Contributions in Science, Natural History Museum, Los Angeles County (219): 1–34.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) (Bolitoglossa medemi, new species, pp. 2–9, Figures 1–2). (in English, with an abstract in Spanish). 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.