Bolitoglossa salvinii primarily resides in the upper coastal plain of southern Guatemala and specific locations in El Salvador.

[2] Designated as Vulnerable, Bolitoglossa salvinii faces conservation challenges due to a severely fragmented range covering 7,329 square kilometers.

The species is particularly vulnerable in Guatemala and El Salvador, where ongoing habitat decline and fragmentation contribute to a suspected population decrease.

With historical records in El Salvador dating back more than 50 years, the species is considered rare, and its continued existence is threatened by urbanization.

These challenges are primarily attributed to habitat destruction, climate change, human beliefs, and the potential introduction of a deadly fungus.