🌿Native Nature

Kanawha Blackbelly Salamander

Desmognathus kanawha

Taxonomy

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

About

The Kanawha black-bellied salamander or New River black-bellied salamander (Desmognathus kanawha) is a species of lungless salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is endemic to the eastern United States, where it is only known from the south-central Appalachian Mountains.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Kanawha Blackbelly Salamander?
The scientific name of Kanawha Blackbelly Salamander is Desmognathus kanawha.
What kingdom does Kanawha Blackbelly Salamander belong to?
Kanawha Blackbelly Salamander belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Kanawha Blackbelly Salamander belong to?
Kanawha Blackbelly Salamander belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Kanawha Blackbelly Salamander belong to?
Kanawha Blackbelly Salamander belongs to the class Amphibia.
What order does Kanawha Blackbelly Salamander belong to?
Kanawha Blackbelly Salamander belongs to the order Caudata.
What family does Kanawha Blackbelly Salamander belong to?
Kanawha Blackbelly Salamander belongs to the family Plethodontidae.
What genus does Kanawha Blackbelly Salamander belong to?
Kanawha Blackbelly Salamander belongs to the genus Desmognathus.