Bolitoglossa platydactyla
Bolitoglossa platydactyla, commonly known as the broadfoot mushroomtongue salamander and broad-footed salamander, is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is endemic to Mexico.
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Urodela |
| Family: | Plethodontidae |
| Genus: | Bolitoglossa |
| Species: | B. platydactyla |
| Binomial name | |
| Bolitoglossa platydactyla | |
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Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, moist savanna, plantations, rural gardens, and urban areas. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Sources
- Parra Olea, G. & Wake, D. 2004. Bolitoglossa platydactyla. 2012 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 16 October 2012.
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