🌿Native Nature

Blue Ridge Blackbelly Salamander

Desmognathus mavrokoilius

Taxonomy

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

About

The Pisgah black-bellied salamander or Blue Ridge black-bellied salamander (Desmognathus mavrokoilius) is a species of lungless salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is endemic to the eastern United States, where it is only known from the southern Appalachian Mountains.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Blue Ridge Blackbelly Salamander?
The scientific name of Blue Ridge Blackbelly Salamander is Desmognathus mavrokoilius.
What kingdom does Blue Ridge Blackbelly Salamander belong to?
Blue Ridge Blackbelly Salamander belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Blue Ridge Blackbelly Salamander belong to?
Blue Ridge Blackbelly Salamander belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Blue Ridge Blackbelly Salamander belong to?
Blue Ridge Blackbelly Salamander belongs to the class Amphibia.
What order does Blue Ridge Blackbelly Salamander belong to?
Blue Ridge Blackbelly Salamander belongs to the order Caudata.
What family does Blue Ridge Blackbelly Salamander belong to?
Blue Ridge Blackbelly Salamander belongs to the family Plethodontidae.
What genus does Blue Ridge Blackbelly Salamander belong to?
Blue Ridge Blackbelly Salamander belongs to the genus Desmognathus.