Guacamayo Mushroomtongue Salamander
Bolitoglossa palmata
- Least concern
- Card rarity: Common
- Amphibians
The Amazon climbing salamander, also known as the Amazon mushroomtongue salamander, is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is a medium-sized salamander for its genus, with a snout–vent length of 35.6–53.3 mm (1.40–2.10 in). It has light brown uppersides and sides and dark brown underside. It is found in Ecuador from the Peruvian border north to Colombia as far as Caquetá. It is classified as being of least concern by the IUCN due to its large range and population.
Classification
- Class
- Amphibia
- Order
- Caudata
- Family
- Plethodontidae
- Genus
- Bolitoglossa