🌿Native Nature

Georgetown Salamander

Eurycea naufragia

Taxonomy

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

About

The Georgetown salamander or San Gabriel Springs salamander (Eurycea naufragia) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is endemic to springs in Williamson County, Texas, near Lake Georgetown. It inhabits freshwater springs and, possibly, caves. It is threatened by habitat loss. Many of the springs where this species formerly lived have been destroyed by development, including creation of Lake Georgetown. The specific name (which means "remnants" in Latin) refers to the few remaining...

Frequently Asked Questions

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