70 observationsData Deficient
Kiamichi Slimy Salamander
Plethodon kiamichi
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Amphibia ›Order: Caudata ›Family: Plethodontidae ›Genus: Plethodon
About
The Kiamichi slimy salamander (Plethodon kiamichi) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae endemic to the United States, has a natural habitat of temperate forests, and is found over a small range. This nocturnal species is mainly threatened by habitat loss and was first described by Highton in 1989. It is rated as a data deficient species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Kiamichi Slimy Salamander is Plethodon kiamichi.
- Kiamichi Slimy Salamander belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Kiamichi Slimy Salamander belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Kiamichi Slimy Salamander belongs to the class Amphibia.
- Kiamichi Slimy Salamander belongs to the order Caudata.
- Kiamichi Slimy Salamander belongs to the family Plethodontidae.
- Kiamichi Slimy Salamander belongs to the genus Plethodon.