🌿Native Nature

Cheat Mountain Salamander

Plethodon nettingi

Taxonomy

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

About

The Cheat Mountain salamander (Plethodon nettingi) is a species of small, threatened woodland salamander found only on Cheat Mountain, and a few nearby mountains, in the eastern highlands of West Virginia. It and the West Virginia spring salamander (Gyrinophilus subterraneus) are the only vertebrate species with ranges restricted to that state.

Frequently Asked Questions

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