At a glance
Essentials
- Size
- 24.9–32.0 mm standard length (adults) The range may vary with age, sex and population.
- Distribution
- Department of Alta Verapaz, Guatemala
- Habitat
- Sierra de Xucaneb, between 1,370 and 2,045 m in elevation
Observation guide
What to look for
- 01
Standard length of 24.9 to 32.0 mm in adults.
An important limitation
Lighting, age and viewing angle can hide features. If identification affects consumption, handling or conservation, consult specialist sources.
Ecology
Description and characteristics
It is a urodeline of the family Plethodontidae, described by Rovito, Vásquez-Almazán, Papenfuss, Parra-Olea and Wake in 2015. The five adult specimens examined during the original description measured between 24.9 and 32.0 mm in standard length. This species is endemic to the department of Alta Verapaz, in Guatemala, where it is found in the Sierra de Xucaneb between 1,370 and 2,045 m in elevation.