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Amphibian

Olm

Proteus anguinus · Proteidae · Caudata

Best monthsJul–Sepmost records
Records462in 5 countries
Most seen inSlovenia355 records
Red ListVulnerableIUCN status
About

Olm in brief

The olm (Proteus anguinus) is a amphibian of the Proteidae family — species of amphibian.

Across the 5 countries we cover it has 462 published records, most of them from Slovenia, Croatia and Austria. It is strongly seasonal: records peak in July, August and September and fall to their lowest in February and December.

Its global conservation status is vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Records by month

All countries combined · the strongest months highlighted
Where & when

When to look in each country

Slovenia355 records · best Jul, Aug
Croatia55 records · best Aug, Jul
Austria39 records · best Jan, Feb
Bosnia and Herzegovina12 records · best May, Sep
Yemen1 records · best Jan, Feb
Map

Where it has been recorded

Density of published records; brighter cells have more records.