Oedipina maritima
Oedipina maritima (commonly known as the maritime worm salamander) is a species of worm salamander that lives on the island of Escudo de Veraguas.[1] It has no natural predators, as only a few animals live on the island, but it is endangered due to deforestation.
Population
There are only eight known adult specimens and two clutches of eggs.[1]
Threats
The only threat to the salamander is deforestation.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Oedipina maritima (Maritime Worm Salamander)". www.iucnredlist.org. Retrieved 2017-06-05.