Pijol Mushroomtongue Salamander
Bolitoglossa porrasorum
- Endangered
- Card rarity: Epic
- Amphibians
Bolitoglossa porrasorum is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is endemic to the mountains of north-central Honduras. Common name Pijol salamander has been proposed for this species in reference to its type locality, Pico Pijol. The specific name porrasorum honors of Jorge Porras Zúñiga and Jorge Porras Orellana, father and son, who provided friendship and assistance to the describers of this species.
Classification
- Class
- Amphibia
- Order
- Caudata
- Family
- Plethodontidae
- Genus
- Bolitoglossa