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Oedipina maritima facts for kids

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Oedipina maritima (commonly known as the maritime worm salamander) is a species of worm salamander that lives on the island of Escudo de Veraguas. 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.

Threats

The only threat to the salamander is deforestation.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Salamandra marítima para niños

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