- Chiropterotriton mosaueri
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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, 1941Chiropterotriton 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
- ^ Black, R. 2010. 'Lost' frogs found after decades. BBC News, September 22, 2010.
- Parra Olea, G. & Wake, D. 2004. Chiropterotriton mosaueri. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 23 July 2007.
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