Pseudoeurycea saltator

Pseudoeurycea saltator is a species of salamander of the genus Mexico salamander. It is endemic in the Mexican state of Oaxaca. The specific epithet refers saltator to jump them on the property of this salamander at risk.

Features

With a head-body length of 45-48 mm Pseudoeurycea saltator one of the smallest members of the genus Pseudoeurycea. The tail length is 36.4 mm. The top is solid dark gray with a lighter dorsal median strip. At the tip of the tail a showy characteristic white or cream-colored pigmentation can be seen along the Dorsallinie. Belly and chin are light gray. The tail underside is darker. The skeleton of Pseudoeurycea saltator has a neck vertebrae, 14 dorsal vertebrae (including 13 ribs vertebrae), a sacral vertebrae, two vertebrae between the sacrum and tail base and 31 caudal vertebrae.

Dissemination

Pseudoeurycea saltator is found on the northern slopes of the Sierra de Juárez region above the Vista Hermosa and southern Valle Nacional in the Mexican state of Oaxaca.

Habitat and behavior

Pseudoeurycea saltator lives in cloud forests at altitudes 1500-2000. He often stayed in eight-meter height on epiphytic bromeliads, but can also be found under blocks of wood or bark sometimes on the ground. Degraded forests are avoided. This type is independent of waters, as it passes through no aquatiles tadpole stage, but instead finds a direct development of the eggs. Nothing more is known about his life.

Status

The IUCN classifies Pseudoeurycea saltator in the category " Endangered" ( critically endangered ) a. This species lives in forest fragments, which are not under protection. The biggest threat comes from agriculture, grazing and clearing.