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Blunt-headed Salamander

Ambystoma amblycephalum

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Amphibia ›Order: Caudata ›Family: Ambystomatidae ›Genus: Ambystoma

About

The blunt-headed Salamander (Ambystoma amblycephalum) is a mole salamander endemic to Mexico. It is only known from the vicinity of its type locality, near Morelia, in Michoacán state in Southwestern Mexico. It inhabits a landscape consisting of a mosaic of natural grasslands and pine-oak forests at elevations of about 2,000 m (6,600 ft) asl). Breeding takes place in ponds.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Blunt-headed Salamander?
The scientific name of Blunt-headed Salamander is Ambystoma amblycephalum.
What is the conservation status of Blunt-headed Salamander?
The Blunt-headed Salamander has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
What kingdom does Blunt-headed Salamander belong to?
Blunt-headed Salamander belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Blunt-headed Salamander belong to?
Blunt-headed Salamander belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Blunt-headed Salamander belong to?
Blunt-headed Salamander belongs to the class Amphibia.
What order does Blunt-headed Salamander belong to?
Blunt-headed Salamander belongs to the order Caudata.
What family does Blunt-headed Salamander belong to?
Blunt-headed Salamander belongs to the family Ambystomatidae.
What genus does Blunt-headed Salamander belong to?
Blunt-headed Salamander belongs to the genus Ambystoma.