Oedipina alleni


Oedipina alleni, commonly known as Allen's worm salamander, is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. The species is native to Central America.

Etymology

The specific name, alleni, is in honor of American botanist Paul Hamilton Allen.

Geographic range

Oedipina alleni is found in Costa Rica and Panama.

Habitat

The natural habitats of Oedipina alleni are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, plantations, rural gardens, and heavily degraded former forest.

Conservation status

Oedipina alleni is threatened by habitat loss.