Cocle Mushroomtongue Salamander
Bolitoglossa schizodactyla
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderCaudata (Salamanders)
- FamilyPlethodontidae (Lungless Salamanders)
- GenusBolitoglossa (Mushroom-tongued Salamanders)
- SpeciesBolitoglossa schizodactyla (Cocle Mushroomtongue Salamander)
About the Cocle Mushroomtongue Salamander
The Cocle salamander (Bolitoglossa schizodactyla), also known as the Cocle mushroomtongue salamander, is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is found in Costa Rica and Panama. In Costa Rica, it is only known from the southeastern part of the country on the Atlantic versant, whereas in Panama it is more widespread and occurs also on the Pacific versant.
Its natural habitats are humid lowland and montane forests. It is a common species in Panama, whereas it is only known from a single specimen in Costa Rica. It is threatened by habitat loss. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Cocle Mushroomtongue Salamander in La Amistad International Park (Panama)
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at La Amistad International Park (Panama)
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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 | Bastimentos Island National Marine Park | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 2 | La Amistad International Park (Panama) | 🇵🇦 Panama |