The orphan salamander (Bolitoglossa capitana) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is endemic to Colombia, only known from the type locality, "Hacienda La Victoria", an orphanage 6km (04miles) north of Albán along the road to Sasaima in the Eastern Ranges at around 1780m (5,840feet) altitude. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.