Thorius troglodytes
| Thorius troglodytes | |
|---|---|
| Conservation status | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Caudata |
| Family: | Plethodontidae |
| Genus: | Thorius |
| Species: | T. troglodytes |
| Binomial name | |
| Thorius troglodytes Taylor, 1941 | |
Thorius troglodytes is a species of salamander in the Plethodontidae family that is endemic to Mexico found only in mountains near the village of Acultzingo at elevations between 2,380-3,000m.
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montanes and heavily degraded former forests. The species is currently threatened by habitat loss, however.
References
- Parra Olea, G. & Wake, D. 2004. Thorius troglodytes. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 23 July 2007.