92 observationsVulnerable
Cope’s Flat-footed Salamander
Chiropterotriton orculus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Amphibia ›Order: Caudata ›Family: Plethodontidae ›Genus: Chiropterotriton
About
The Chignahuapan splayfoot salamander or Cope's flat-footed salamander (Chiropterotriton orculus) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is endemic to Mexico and known from the southern and eastern margins of the Mexican Plateau between northern Morelos and northern Puebla. It was removed from the synonymy of Chiropterotriton chiropterus in 1994; unnamed species may also exist in this species complex.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Cope’s Flat-footed Salamander is Chiropterotriton orculus.
- The Cope’s Flat-footed Salamander has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
- Cope’s Flat-footed Salamander belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Cope’s Flat-footed Salamander belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Cope’s Flat-footed Salamander belongs to the class Amphibia.
- Cope’s Flat-footed Salamander belongs to the order Caudata.
- Cope’s Flat-footed Salamander belongs to the family Plethodontidae.
- Cope’s Flat-footed Salamander belongs to the genus Chiropterotriton.