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22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Chiropterotriton chiropterus – Flat-footed salamander

We show a specimen of Chiropterotriton chiropterus, a critically endangered salamander, in one of the best-preserved forests in Oaxaca, Mexico. The villagers of these indigenous communities in the state are strongly committed to conserving their forests. Due to this, it is still possible to find this type of animal.

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Date Taken: 04.2024
Date Uploaded: 12.2024
Photo Location: Oaxaca, Mexico
Copyright: © Medardo Arreortua