Peter's climbing salamander

Bolitoglossa adspersa
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Caudata
Family: Plethodontidae
Genus: Bolitoglossa
Species: B. adspersa
Binomial name
Bolitoglossa adspersa
(Peters, 1863)

Peter's Climbing Salamander, or Bolitoglossa adspersa is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is endemic to Colombia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland. It is threatened by habitat loss.

References

  • Ramírez Pinilla, M.P.; Osorno-Muñoz, M.; Rueda, J.V.; Amézquita, A.; Ardila-Robayo, M.C. (2004). "Bolitoglossa adspersa". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2004: e.T59135A11887827. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T59135A11887827.en. Retrieved 21 December 2017.


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