The yellow-peppered salamander is a mole salamander endemic to the Jalisco region of Mexico, found around Santa Cruz, Rancho Malveste, and Tapalpa at roughly 4,900 feet elevation. It is a large salamander with bright yellow coloring marked by prominent dark spots, almond shaped eyes, and a wide body, resembling the closely related blunt-headed salamander; its larvae share the adult coloring and grow long, thick external gills before some individuals complete metamorphosis. It is classified as endangered on the IUCN Red List, reflecting the pressure on its small range in Mexico.
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Scientific NameAmbystoma flavipiperatum 1 Conservation Status Sources
1. Wikipedia: Yellow-peppered salamander
2. Wikipedia: Yellow-peppered salamander
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It is classified as endangered on the IUCN Red List, reflecting the pressure on its small range in Mexico.
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