Caldwell’s Lungless Salamander
Bolitoglossa caldwellae
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderCaudata (Salamanders)
- FamilyPlethodontidae (Lungless Salamanders)
- GenusBolitoglossa (Mushroom-tongued Salamanders)
- SpeciesBolitoglossa caldwellae (Caldwell’s Lungless Salamander)
7 Verified sightings at Manu National Park From 2019 to 2026
7 Verified sightings across 1 park From 2019 to 2026
🌙 Nocturnal When it's spotted during nighttime hours (6pm–6am)
About the Caldwell’s Lungless Salamander
Bolitoglossa caldwellae, or Caldwell's mushroomtongue salamander, is a species of salamander from the family Plethodontidae. This species is known to occur in western Brazil in the states of Acre and Amazonas. In 2021 the IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group determined Bolitoglossa caldwellae to be a least-concern species. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Recent sightings of Caldwell’s Lungless Salamander in Manu National Park
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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 | Manu National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru |
More parks will be added in future updates.