1,323 observationsSNR
Cherokee Blackbelly Salamander
Desmognathus gvnigeusgwotli
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Amphibia βΊOrder: Caudata βΊFamily: Plethodontidae βΊGenus: Desmognathus
About
The Cherokee black-bellied salamander or Smoky Mountains black-bellied salamander (Desmognathus gvnigeusgwotli) 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
- The scientific name of Cherokee Blackbelly Salamander is Desmognathus gvnigeusgwotli.
- Cherokee Blackbelly Salamander belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Cherokee Blackbelly Salamander belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Cherokee Blackbelly Salamander belongs to the class Amphibia.
- Cherokee Blackbelly Salamander belongs to the order Caudata.
- Cherokee Blackbelly Salamander belongs to the family Plethodontidae.
- Cherokee Blackbelly Salamander belongs to the genus Desmognathus.