7,615 observationsLeast Concern
Allegheny Mountain Dusky Salamander
Desmognathus ochrophaeus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Amphibia βΊOrder: Caudata βΊFamily: Plethodontidae βΊGenus: Desmognathus
About
The Allegheny Mountain dusky salamander (Desmognathus ochrophaeus) is a species in the Plethodontidae (lungless salamander) family. It is found in Canada and the United States. Its natural habitats are temperate forests, rivers, intermittent rivers, freshwater springs, and rocky areas.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Allegheny Mountain Dusky Salamander is Desmognathus ochrophaeus.
- Allegheny Mountain Dusky Salamander belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Allegheny Mountain Dusky Salamander belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Allegheny Mountain Dusky Salamander belongs to the class Amphibia.
- Allegheny Mountain Dusky Salamander belongs to the order Caudata.
- Allegheny Mountain Dusky Salamander belongs to the family Plethodontidae.
- Allegheny Mountain Dusky Salamander belongs to the genus Desmognathus.