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California Giant Salamander

Dicamptodon ensatus

Taxonomy

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

About

The California giant salamander (Dicamptodon ensatus) is a species of salamander in the family Dicamptodontidae. It is endemic to California, in the western United States. The species name once additionally included individuals now belonging to the species D. aterrimus (Idaho giant salamander) and D. tenebrosus (coastal giant salamander), under the common name Pacific giant salamander, which now refers to the genus and family.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of California Giant Salamander?
The scientific name of California Giant Salamander is Dicamptodon ensatus.
What kingdom does California Giant Salamander belong to?
California Giant Salamander belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does California Giant Salamander belong to?
California Giant Salamander belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does California Giant Salamander belong to?
California Giant Salamander belongs to the class Amphibia.
What order does California Giant Salamander belong to?
California Giant Salamander belongs to the order Caudata.
What family does California Giant Salamander belong to?
California Giant Salamander belongs to the family Ambystomatidae.
What genus does California Giant Salamander belong to?
California Giant Salamander belongs to the genus Dicamptodon.