Oedipina alfaroi
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Oedipina alfaroi is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is found in the Caribbean versant of eastern Costa Rica (Limón Province) and northwestern Panama (Bocas del Toro Province).[1][2] It is commonly known as the Limon worm salamander.[2]
Etymology
The specific name alfaroi honors Anastasio Alfaro (1865–1951) from the Museo Nacional de Costa Rica.[3][4]Template:Rp
Description
Oedipina alfaroi was described based on two specimens, adult females measuring Script error: No such module "convert". in snout–vent length and Script error: No such module "convert". in total length, respectively (the latter individual had injured tail, hence the lower total length). The head is pointed and the eyes are relatively small. Maxillary teeth are absent. Body is dark or purplish brown above and grayish below.[3]
Habitat and conservation
Its natural habitats are humid lowland forests at elevations of Script error: No such module "convert". above sea level, but it can also occur in old banana plantations. It lives in the leaf litter. This uncommon species is threatened by habitat loss as it does not tolerate opening up of its forest habitat. It occurs in the Palo Seco Forest Reserve (Panama).[1]
References
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