Baja Verapaz salamander
Baja Verapaz salamander (Cryptotriton veraepacis) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is endemic to Guatemala.
| Baja Verapaz salamander | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Urodela |
| Family: | Plethodontidae |
| Genus: | Cryptotriton |
| Species: | C. veraepacis |
| Binomial name | |
| Cryptotriton veraepacis | |
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
References
- IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group, 2012. Cryptotriton veraepacis. In: IUCN 2012. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2012.2.
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