Allen's Worm Salamander
Oedipina alleni
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderCaudata (Salamanders)
- FamilyPlethodontidae (Lungless Salamanders)
- GenusOedipina (Worm Salamanders)
- SpeciesOedipina alleni (Allen's Worm Salamander)
About the Allen's Worm Salamander
Oedipina alleni, commonly known as Allen's worm salamander, is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. The species is native to Central America. The specific name, alleni, is in honor of American botanist Paul Hamilton Allen (1911–1963).
Oedipina alleni is found in Costa Rica and Panama. The natural habitats of Oedipina alleni are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, plantations, rural gardens, and heavily degraded former forest. Oedipina alleni is threatened by habitat loss.
Taylor, E.H. (1954). "Additions to the known Herpetological Fauna of Costa Rica with Comments on other Species. No. I.". University of Kansas Science Bulletin. 36 (9): 597–639. (Oedipina alleni, new species, pp. 607–609, Figure 3 right). Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Allen's Worm Salamander in Piedras Blancas 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 | Piedras Blancas National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 2 | Corcovado National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 3 | Carara National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |