Alvarez del Toro's hidden salamander
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Álvarez del Toro's hidden salamander (Cryptotriton alvarezdeltoroi), also known as Álvarez del Toro's salamander is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is endemic to Mexico where it is known from its type locality near Jitotol as well as a nearby site on the Mexican Plateau in the state of Chiapas.[1]
Etymology
The specific name, alvarezdeltoroi, is in honor of Mexican herpetologist Miguel Álvarez del Toro.[2]
Description
The holotype of Nototriton alvarezdeltoroi (an adult male) measure Script error: No such module "convert". in snout–vent length and has a Script error: No such module "convert". long tail. The dorsum and tail are a reddish brown with an irregular, obscure dorsal stripe. The limbs are orange. The snout is blunt with forward-pointing nostrils.[2]
Habitat
Its natural habitat is very moist cloud forest at elevations of Script error: No such module "convert". asl. It has also been found at roadsides.[3]
Conservation status
This rare species is only known from very few specimens. It is threatened by habitat loss caused by expanding agriculture and human settlements as well as logging.[3]
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