4 observationsCritically Endangered
Arboreal Splayfoot Salamander
Chiropterotriton arboreus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Amphibia ›Order: Caudata ›Family: Plethodontidae ›Genus: Chiropterotriton
About
The arboreal splayfoot salamander or arboreal flat-footed salamander (Chiropterotriton arboreus) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is endemic to Mexico where it is only found near its type locality near Tianguistengo in the Hidalgo state. Its natural habitats are humid pine-oak and cloud forests at elevations of 1,900–2,100 m (6,200–6,900 ft) above sea level. It lives in bromeliads. It is threatened by habitat loss (deforestation and fragmentation).
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Arboreal Splayfoot Salamander is Chiropterotriton arboreus.
- The Arboreal Splayfoot Salamander has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
- Arboreal Splayfoot Salamander belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Arboreal Splayfoot Salamander belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Arboreal Splayfoot Salamander belongs to the class Amphibia.
- Arboreal Splayfoot Salamander belongs to the order Caudata.
- Arboreal Splayfoot Salamander belongs to the family Plethodontidae.
- Arboreal Splayfoot Salamander belongs to the genus Chiropterotriton.