Oedipina poelzi, commonly known as the quarry worm salamander, is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. The species is endemic to Costa Rica.
Etymology: The specific name, poelzi, is in honor of Friedrich Pölz of Radbruch, Germany, who was a friend of Brame.
Geographic range: Oedipiana poelzi is found in the Cordillera de Tilarán, the Cordillera Central, and the Cordillera de Talamanca of Costa Rica.
Habitat: The natural habitats of Oedipina poelzi are tropical moist montane forests, rivers, and heavily degraded former forest.
Conservation status: Oedipina poelzi is threatened by habitat loss.
Source: Wikipedia, article Oedipina poelzi.
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Accessed on 18/07/2026.