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)
3 Verified sightings at Cusuco National Park 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 Cusuco National Park
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at Cusuco National Park
CR Endemic
Cusuco Worm Salamander
Oedipina tomasi
LC
Nymph Salamander
Bolitoglossa nympha
EN
Merendon Moss Salamander
Nototriton brodiei
LC
Mexican Mushroomtongue Salamander
Bolitoglossa mexicana
VU
Conant's Mushroomtongue Salamander
Bolitoglossa conanti
LC
Rufescent Salamander
Bolitoglossa rufescens
NT
Giant Palm Salamander
Bolitoglossa dofleini
EN Endemic
El Cusuco salamander
Bolitoglossa diaphora
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 |