Alvarado's salamander facts for kids
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Alvarado's salamander (Bolitoglossa alvaradoi) is a special type of salamander. It is also known as the Moravia de Chirripo salamander. This small amphibian belongs to the Plethodontidae family.
This salamander is endemic to Costa Rica. This means it lives naturally only in Costa Rica and nowhere else in the world. It is a very rare animal. Scientists do not see it often.
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About Alvarado's Salamander
Alvarado's salamander is a fascinating creature. It is part of the group of animals called amphibians. Amphibians are animals that can live both on land and in water. They often have moist skin.
Where Does This Salamander Live?
Alvarado's salamander lives in specific places in Costa Rica. Its natural habitat includes lowland moist and wet forests. It also lives in premontane rainforests. These are forests found on the lower slopes of mountains. They are usually very humid and full of plants.
Why Is It Vulnerable?
This salamander is very hard to find. Because of this, scientists do not know exactly how many there are. However, its home is in danger. The biggest threat to Alvarado's salamander is habitat loss. This happens when forests are cut down or changed. When their habitat disappears, these salamanders have nowhere to live.
Because of these threats, Alvarado's salamander is classified as "vulnerable". This means it is at a high risk of becoming endangered in the future. Protecting its forest home is very important. This helps to keep these unique salamanders safe.
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In Spanish: Bolitoglossa alvaradoi para niños
