El Cusuco salamander
Bolitoglossa diaphora
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderCaudata (Salamanders)
- FamilyPlethodontidae (Lungless Salamanders)
- GenusBolitoglossa (Mushroom-tongued Salamanders)
- SpeciesBolitoglossa diaphora (El Cusuco salamander)
4 Verified sightings at Cusuco National Park From 2019 to 2026
4 Verified sightings across 1 park From 2019 to 2026
🌙 Nocturnal When it's spotted during nighttime hours (6pm–6am)
About the El Cusuco salamander
The El Cusuco salamander (Bolitoglossa diaphora) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is endemic to Honduras, and more specifically only to El Cusuco National Park. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
It is threatened by habitat loss. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of El Cusuco salamander in Cusuco National Park
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at Cusuco National Park
LC
Nymph Salamander
Bolitoglossa nympha
LC
Mexican Mushroomtongue Salamander
Bolitoglossa mexicana
VU
Conant's Mushroomtongue Salamander
Bolitoglossa conanti
LC
Rufescent Salamander
Bolitoglossa rufescens
NT
Giant Palm Salamander
Bolitoglossa dofleini
LC
Central American Worm Salamander
Oedipina elongata
EN
Merendon Moss Salamander
Nototriton brodiei
CR Endemic
Cusuco Worm Salamander
Oedipina tomasi
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 |
More parks will be added in future updates.