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near Sierra de Juárez cloud forest near Ixtlán de Juárez, Oaxaca, has Bolitoglossa salamanders on rainy nights in old-growth forest, Mexico
Sierra de Juárez cloud forest near Ixtlán de Juárez, Oaxaca, has Bolitoglossa salamanders on rainy nights in old-growth forest, Mexico is one of the top spots to sight Bolitoglossa salamander (Bolitoglossa mexicana) in the wild. Below are the best-rated places to stay within 25 km, plus tips for spotting nearby.
Bolitoglossa salamander (Bolitoglossa mexicana)
BEST TIME TO SEE
Year-round in cloud forest; rainy season nights (June to October) are most productive; forest floor near bromeliads in Sierra de Juárez, Oaxaca, and Chiapas highlands.
SIGHTING TIP
Year-round in cloud forest; most active on rainy nights; Sierra de Juárez and Sierra de Chiapas highlands are the best locations.
Coordinates
17.5000°N, 96.4000°W
HABITAT
Humid cloud forest and montane rainforest; hides under logs, rocks, and in bromeliads; entirely terrestrial as adults; requires old-growth forest with abundant microhabitat
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
Hotels and Stays Nearby
Within 25 Km
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