🌿Native Nature

Cofre de Perote Salamander

Isthmura naucampatepetl

Taxonomy

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

About

Isthmura naucampatepetl (until recently, Pseudoeurycea naucampatepetl; common name: Cofre de Perote salamander) is a species of salamanders in the family Plethodontidae. It is endemic to the Sierra Madre Oriental in central Veracruz, Mexico, where it is known from between Cofre de Perote and Cerro Volcancillo, a satellite peak of Cofre de Perote. Despite thorough surveys, it has not been observed for a long period and is feared extinct. Its demise is attributed to habitat loss and...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cofre de Perote Salamander?
The scientific name of Cofre de Perote Salamander is Isthmura naucampatepetl.
What is the conservation status of Cofre de Perote Salamander?
The Cofre de Perote Salamander has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
What kingdom does Cofre de Perote Salamander belong to?
Cofre de Perote Salamander belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Cofre de Perote Salamander belong to?
Cofre de Perote Salamander belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Cofre de Perote Salamander belong to?
Cofre de Perote Salamander belongs to the class Amphibia.
What order does Cofre de Perote Salamander belong to?
Cofre de Perote Salamander belongs to the order Caudata.
What family does Cofre de Perote Salamander belong to?
Cofre de Perote Salamander belongs to the family Plethodontidae.
What genus does Cofre de Perote Salamander belong to?
Cofre de Perote Salamander belongs to the genus Isthmura.