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Black-headed Webfoot Salamander
Bolitoglossa epimela
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderCaudata (Salamanders)
- FamilyPlethodontidae (Lungless Salamanders)
- GenusBolitoglossa (Mushroom-tongued Salamanders)
- SpeciesBolitoglossa epimela (Black-headed Webfoot Salamander)
1 Verified sightings at Tapantí-Macizo de la Muerte National Park From 2019 to 2026
1 Verified sightings across 1 park From 2019 to 2026
About the Black-headed Webfoot Salamander
The Tapanti climbing salamander (Bolitoglossa epimela) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae, the salamander is endemic to Costa Rica. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical, moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical, moist montane forests. Currently, the species is under threat due to habitat loss. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Black-headed Webfoot Salamander in Tapantí-Macizo de la Muerte 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 | Tapantí-Macizo de la Muerte National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
More parks will be added in future updates.