🌿Native Nature

Chattahoochee Slimy Salamander

Plethodon chattahoochee

Taxonomy

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

About

The Chattahoochee slimy salamander (Plethodon chattahoochee) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is endemic to the Appalachian Mountains in the United States, where it is found only in the Chattahoochee National Forest and Nantahala National Forest in the states of Georgia and North Carolina. Its natural habitat is temperate forests. It was once classified within the northern slimy salamander (P. glutinosus) until it was found to be a distinct species. Its range...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Chattahoochee Slimy Salamander?
The scientific name of Chattahoochee Slimy Salamander is Plethodon chattahoochee.
What kingdom does Chattahoochee Slimy Salamander belong to?
Chattahoochee Slimy Salamander belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Chattahoochee Slimy Salamander belong to?
Chattahoochee Slimy Salamander belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Chattahoochee Slimy Salamander belong to?
Chattahoochee Slimy Salamander belongs to the class Amphibia.
What order does Chattahoochee Slimy Salamander belong to?
Chattahoochee Slimy Salamander belongs to the order Caudata.
What family does Chattahoochee Slimy Salamander belong to?
Chattahoochee Slimy Salamander belongs to the family Plethodontidae.
What genus does Chattahoochee Slimy Salamander belong to?
Chattahoochee Slimy Salamander belongs to the genus Plethodon.