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Jemez Mountains Salamander

Plethodon neomexicanus

Taxonomy

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

About

The Jemez Mountains salamander (Plethodon neomexicanus) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae endemic to New Mexico in the United States. Its natural habitat is temperate forests. It is threatened by habitat loss, is in rapid decline, and was placed on the IUCN Red List in 2013.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Jemez Mountains Salamander?
The scientific name of Jemez Mountains Salamander is Plethodon neomexicanus.
What kingdom does Jemez Mountains Salamander belong to?
Jemez Mountains Salamander belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Jemez Mountains Salamander belong to?
Jemez Mountains Salamander belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Jemez Mountains Salamander belong to?
Jemez Mountains Salamander belongs to the class Amphibia.
What order does Jemez Mountains Salamander belong to?
Jemez Mountains Salamander belongs to the order Caudata.
What family does Jemez Mountains Salamander belong to?
Jemez Mountains Salamander belongs to the family Plethodontidae.
What genus does Jemez Mountains Salamander belong to?
Jemez Mountains Salamander belongs to the genus Plethodon.