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