Granular salamander

Granular salamander
SpeciesAmphibians

A Mexican mole salamander threatened by habitat loss

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Common

Granular salamander

  • Amphibians

The granular salamander, or ajolote (Ambystoma granulosum), is a species of mole salamander in the family Ambystomatidae. It is found only in Mexico. Its habitats include high-altitude subtropical or tropical grassland, freshwater and intermittent freshwater marshes, and ponds. The species is threatened by habitat loss, overcropping, and the scaling of its skins.

Scientific name
Ambystoma granulosum
Range
Mexico only
Threats
Habitat loss, overcropping, and skin scaling
Sources and credits

Sources and credits

Article
Granular salamander (English Wikipedia)
Wikidata
Q2511207
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