Ecuadorian Mushroomtongue Salamander
Bolitoglossa equatoriana
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderCaudata (Salamanders)
- FamilyPlethodontidae (Lungless Salamanders)
- GenusBolitoglossa (Mushroom-tongued Salamanders)
- SpeciesBolitoglossa equatoriana (Ecuadorian Mushroomtongue Salamander)
8 Verified sightings at Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve From 2019 to 2026
12 Verified sightings across all 2 parks From 2019 to 2026
December Best month highest sighting rate
🌙 Nocturnal When it's spotted during nighttime hours (6pm–6am)
About the Ecuadorian Mushroomtongue Salamander
The Ecuadorian climbing salamander (Bolitoglossa equatoriana) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
It is threatened by habitat loss. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Ecuadorian Mushroomtongue Salamander in Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve
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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 | Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 2 | Yasuní National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Ecuadorian Mushroomtongue Salamander in Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Ecuadorian Mushroomtongue Salamander sighting in Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Ecuadorian Mushroomtongue Salamander in Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve?
December has the highest sighting rate for Ecuadorian Mushroomtongue Salamander in Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve in our monthly data.