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Ensatina

Ensatina eschscholtzii

Taxonomy

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

About

Ensatina eschscholtzii (commonly known by its genus name, Ensatina) is a complex of plethodontid (lungless) salamanders found in coniferous forests, oak woodland and chaparral from British Columbia, through Washington, Oregon, across California (where all seven subspecies variations are located), all the way down to Baja California in Mexico. The genus Ensatina originated approximately 21.5 million years ago.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ensatina?
The scientific name of Ensatina is Ensatina eschscholtzii.
What kingdom does Ensatina belong to?
Ensatina belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Ensatina belong to?
Ensatina belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Ensatina belong to?
Ensatina belongs to the class Amphibia.
What order does Ensatina belong to?
Ensatina belongs to the order Caudata.
What family does Ensatina belong to?
Ensatina belongs to the family Plethodontidae.
What genus does Ensatina belong to?
Ensatina belongs to the genus Ensatina.