Oedipina complex


Oedipina complex, commonly known as the Gamboa worm salamander, is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. The species is native to western South America from Costa Rica to western Colombia and north-western Ecuador.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of Oedipina complex is humid tropical lowland forest, where it can be found on the ground, bushy vegetation, logs, and rocks. It can also be found on forest edges, but it does not survive in degraded areas.

Conservation status

Oedipina complex is threatened by deforestation.

Description

Oedipina complex is a small salamander, measuring in snout-to-vent length and in total length.

Behavior

When disturbed, Oedipina complex may play dead in order to confuse potential predators.