Chiropterotriton mosaueri

Chiropterotriton mosaueri
Chiropterotriton mosaueri
Conservation status
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Caudata
Family: Plethodontidae
Genus: Chiropterotriton
Species: C. mosaueri
Binomial name
Chiropterotriton mosaueri
Woodall, 1941

Chiropterotriton mosaueri is a species of salamander in the Plethodontidae family. It is endemic to Mexico. Its natural habitat is caves. It is threatened by habitat loss.

In 2010, this species was observed for the first time since its 1941 description.[1]

References

  1. ^ Black, R. 2010. 'Lost' frogs found after decades. BBC News, September 22, 2010.