Outlook For This Species
Ambystoma macrodactylum croceum is designated as an endangered species by both the State of California and the federal government; however, its limited range and fragile specialized habitat place severe restrictions to the viability of this species. There is no definitive population estimate for the Santa Cruz long-toed salamander, but the numbers are deemed to be quite small. Further disturbance of its limited habitat could lead to this species' extinction.
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