About Pseudoeurycea leprosa (Cope, 1869)
Taxonomy and Endemism
Pseudoeurycea leprosa is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae, and it is endemic to Mexico.
General Distribution
This species is primarily distributed across northern and central Mexico.
Related Species Discovery
New species that share genetic similarities with existing Pseudoeurycea leprosa continue to be discovered; researchers identified these similarities by analyzing the base pairs of multiple Pseudoeurycea species collected from different regions of Mexico.
Natural Habitat
The natural habitat of Pseudoeurycea leprosa is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Threat Status
This species is threatened by habitat loss.
Population Genetic Divergence
Extensive genetic divergence occurs between the eastern and central populations of Pseudoeurycea leprosa, which is caused by habitat isolation.
