Central American Worm Salamander
Oedipina elongata
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderCaudata (Salamanders)
- FamilyPlethodontidae (Lungless Salamanders)
- GenusOedipina (Worm Salamanders)
- SpeciesOedipina elongata (Central American Worm Salamander)
1 Verified sightings at Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary From 2019 to 2026
4 Verified sightings across all 2 parks From 2019 to 2026
🌙 Nocturnal When it's spotted during nighttime hours (6pm–6am)
About the Central American Worm Salamander
Oedipina elongata is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is found in Belize, Guatemala, and Mexico. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Central American Worm Salamander in Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary
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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 | Cusuco National Park | 🇭🇳 Honduras | |
| 2 | Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary | 🇧🇿 Belize |