At a glance
Essentials
- Size
- Snout–vent length: 24–32 mm in males and 28–35 mm in adult females. The range may vary with age, sex and population.
- Distribution
- Known from the Sierra de Omoa in northwestern Honduras and the Sierra de Caral in eastern Guatemala. The Guatemalan record is located near the border with Honduras.
- Habitat
- Humid premontane and montane forests, including cloud forests; described as arboreal and associated with bromeliads.
- Conservation
- It is threatened by forest habitat loss associated with the expansion of subsistence agriculture and illegal logging.
Observation guide
What to look for
- 01
It is a tiny salamander: recorded snout–vent length is 24–32 mm in males and 28–35 mm in adult females.
- 02
In the described specimens, the upper surfaces of the limbs are paler than the body, and the tail is darker than the body.
Lighting, age and viewing angle can hide features. If identification affects consumption, handling or conservation, consult specialist sources.
Ecology
Description and characteristics
Cryptotriton nasalis is a small plethodontid salamander. It occurs in humid premontane and montane forests, including cloud forests, at elevations of 1,150–2,200 m. It is arboreal and lives in bromeliads. Its known distribution spans localities in Honduras and Guatemala; in Guatemala, it is known from a single specimen despite research activity in the area. Forest loss due to the expansion of subsistence agriculture and illegal logging poses a threat to the species.