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Durango Salamander

Amphibians

The Durango salamander, also called the pine wood salamander, is a mole salamander endemic to Mexico, found in the states of Durango and Chihuahua, where it inhabits ponds, shallow lakes, and pine oak forest. It was formally described in 2004 by Robert G. Webb. The IUCN lists it as data deficient, meaning there is not yet enough information to assess its true conservation status.

Facts
Scientific Name
Ambystoma silvense 2
Conservation Status
Data Deficient 3
Classification
Living or Extinct
Yes 1
Connections

Child Taxon Of

Ambystoma, Taxa
Source Durango Salamander (Wikidata)

In Biome

Lake, Biomes
Source Wikipedia: Durango salamander
In the Other Atlases
Sources
1. GBIF Species API
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2. Wikipedia: Durango salamander
WikipediaWikidata Q4672099 (P225 taxon name)View the Source
3. Wikipedia: Durango salamander
Wikipedia
  • Introduction
    The IUCN lists it as data deficient, meaning there is not yet enough information to assess its true conservation status.
  • In Biome: Lake, Wikipedia intro states: "c to Mexico, where it is found in Durango and Chihuahua states. Its habitats include ponds, shallow lakes, and pine-oak forests."
  • In Biome: Lake, Wikipedia intro: "c to Mexico, where it is found in Durango and Chihuahua states. Its habitats include ponds, shallow lakes, and pine-oak forests."
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Durango Salamander (Wikidata)
Wikidata
  • Statements section, conservation status (P141)
    Wikidata Q4672099: data deficient (P141).
  • Child Taxon Of: Ambystoma, Wikidata parent-taxon (P171) chain
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