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Olm

Proteus anguinus

  • Rare
  • IUCN VU · Vulnerable
  • Amphibian
  • Europe

About the Olm

The Olm (Proteus anguinus) is an amphibian found in Europe. It is mainly found in freshwater environments.

It weighs around 20 g and has a lifespan of about 50 years. At full speed it can reach 1 km/h. Estimates put its population at about 10,000 individuals.

Its conservation status is Vulnerable (VU), the first of the three IUCN threatened categories, used for species facing a high risk of extinction in the wild. In Animal Gacha, its card has Rare rarity. Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status, not an IUCN category. Rare cards are a less frequent find in packs.

Field data

Scientific name
Proteus anguinus
Group
Amphibian
Region
Europe
Habitats
Freshwater
IUCN status
Vulnerable (VU)
Game rarity
Rare
Weight
20 g
Lifespan
50 years
Top speed
1 km/h
Estimated population
10,000

Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status. It is not an IUCN category.

Wildlife data is a general reference and may vary between sources. Animal Gacha is not affiliated with IUCN.

Image credit

Creator
Boštjan Burger
License
Public domainWikimedia Commons public-domain basis: PD-user
Changes
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