Bigfoot Chiropterotriton

Chiropterotriton magnipes

Conservation Status

Endangered

Amphibia · Caudata · Plethodontidae

About

The bigfoot splayfoot salamander, also known as the big-footed salamander, is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is endemic to Mexico and only known from north-eastern Queretaro, at elevations of 1,300–1,810 m (4,270–5,940 ft) asl.

Fun Fact

This cloud-forest salamander from Mexico was discovered in the 1980s and is remarkable for its proportionally enormous hind feet used to grip wet rocks in misty mountain forests.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to Mexico and only known from north-eastern Queretaro, at elevations of 1,300–1,810 m (4,270–5,940 ft) asl.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Very Limited Range and Microendemism
Deforestation of Cloud Forest
Cave Disturbance and Collection
Climate Change and Drought

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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