🌿Native Nature

Cuetzalan Salamander

Aquiloeurycea quetzalanensis

Taxonomy

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

About

The Cuetzalan salamander (Aquiloeurycea quetzalanensis, formerly Pseudoeurycea quetzalanensis) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is endemic to the Sierra Madre Oriental in Puebla, Mexico. Its specific name refers to its type locality, Cuetzalan del Progreso. Its natural habitat is cloud forest, but it also occurs in coffee groves. It has been found in a range of micro-habitats, such as under moss in rock walls, under stones, inside and under rotten logs, and...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cuetzalan Salamander?
The scientific name of Cuetzalan Salamander is Aquiloeurycea quetzalanensis.
What is the conservation status of Cuetzalan Salamander?
The Cuetzalan Salamander has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
What kingdom does Cuetzalan Salamander belong to?
Cuetzalan Salamander belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Cuetzalan Salamander belong to?
Cuetzalan Salamander belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Cuetzalan Salamander belong to?
Cuetzalan Salamander belongs to the class Amphibia.
What order does Cuetzalan Salamander belong to?
Cuetzalan Salamander belongs to the order Caudata.
What family does Cuetzalan Salamander belong to?
Cuetzalan Salamander belongs to the family Plethodontidae.
What genus does Cuetzalan Salamander belong to?
Cuetzalan Salamander belongs to the genus Aquiloeurycea.