Bolitoglossa cataguana, also known as the Cataguana salamander,[3] is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae.[1][3][4] It is endemic to Honduras and known from near Cataguana in the Marale municipality, Francisco Morazán Department.[1][4]
The type series consists of the holotype, which is an adult female measuring 45 mm (1.8 in) in snout–vent length, three sub-adult and adult females between 35 and 50 mm (1.4 and 2.0 in), a sub-adult male measuring 40 mm (1.6 in), and two juveniles. There are 13 costal grooves. The sub-digital pads are well-developed and the toe tips are bluntly rounded. The tail, measuring 32 mm (1.3 in) in the holotype, is constricted basally and appears "swollen" after the constriction.[2][3]
The type series was collected in lightly disturbed, mixed cloud forest on the edge of the Montaña de Yoro National Park at elevations of 1,800–2,080 m (5,910–6,820 ft) above sea level. Individuals were found active in vegetation up to 3 metres above the ground or resting during the daytime under a log. Coloration may vary by time of the day; during the daytime, the holotype was dorsally gray-brown with pale ocher cast and scattered dark brown punctations, whereas at the night it was pale grayish tan with pale pink cast.[2][3]
Bolitoglossa cataguana is probably endemic to the Montaña de Yoro National Park. Its small range, rarity, and the threat posed by habitat loss caused by agricultural expansion, including marijuana plantations, warrant its listing as "critically endangered".[1]
class=notpageimage| Distribution in Honduras Bolitoglossa cataguana, also known as the Cataguana salamander, is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is endemic to Honduras and known from near Cataguana in the Marale municipality, Francisco Morazán Department.
Bolitoglossa cataguana es una especie de salamandras en la familia Plethodontidae. Es endémica del departamento de Francisco Morazán (Honduras).[1] Su hábitat natural son los montanos húmedos tropicales o subtropicales.
Bolitoglossa cataguana es una especie de salamandras en la familia Plethodontidae. Es endémica del departamento de Francisco Morazán (Honduras). Su hábitat natural son los montanos húmedos tropicales o subtropicales.
Bolitoglossa cataguana est une espèce d'urodèles de la famille des Plethodontidae[1].
Cette espèce est endémique du département de Francisco Morazán au Honduras. Elle n'est connue que dans sa localité type, Cataguana, dans la municipalité de Marale. Elle est présente entre 1 800 et 2 800 m d'altitude dans la forêt de nuage[1].
Le mâle mesure 40,4 mm sans la queue et les femelles de 35,3 à 49,7 mm[2].
Son nom d'espèce lui a été donné en référence au lieu de sa découverte, Cataguana.
Bolitoglossa cataguana est une espèce d'urodèles de la famille des Plethodontidae.
Bolitoglossa cataguana é uma espécie de anfíbio caudados da família Plethodontidae.[3][4] Está presente nas Honduras.[4] Não foi ainda avaliada pela UICN.[5]
Bolitoglossa cataguana é uma espécie de anfíbio caudados da família Plethodontidae. Está presente nas Honduras. Não foi ainda avaliada pela UICN.
