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Alberch's Salamander

Bolitoglossa alberchi

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Amphibia ›Order: Caudata ›Family: Plethodontidae ›Genus: Bolitoglossa

About

Alberch's salamander (Bolitoglossa alberchi) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is endemic to Mexico and known from Veracruz, extreme eastern Oaxaca, and western and central Chiapas, from near sea level to 1,800 m (5,900 ft) asl. Its natural habitats are tropical lowland forests. It also occurs along the edges of clearings and well-shaded plantations. It seems to be a fairly common species, although it is threatened by habitat loss caused by agriculture, wood extraction,...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Alberch's Salamander?
The scientific name of Alberch's Salamander is Bolitoglossa alberchi.
What is the conservation status of Alberch's Salamander?
The Alberch's Salamander has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
What kingdom does Alberch's Salamander belong to?
Alberch's Salamander belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Alberch's Salamander belong to?
Alberch's Salamander belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Alberch's Salamander belong to?
Alberch's Salamander belongs to the class Amphibia.
What order does Alberch's Salamander belong to?
Alberch's Salamander belongs to the order Caudata.
What family does Alberch's Salamander belong to?
Alberch's Salamander belongs to the family Plethodontidae.
What genus does Alberch's Salamander belong to?
Alberch's Salamander belongs to the genus Bolitoglossa.