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Leora's Stream Salamander

Ambystoma leorae

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Amphibia ›Order: Caudata ›Family: Ambystomatidae ›Genus: Ambystoma

About

The Leora's stream salamander or Ajolote (Ambystoma leorae) is a rare species of mole salamander in the Ambystomatidae family. It is endemic to a very small area of land in the Iztaccihuatl-Popocatepetl National Park on the border of the State of Mexico with Puebla, with a single known population on Mount Tlaloc. Its very specific requirements as regards water quality mitigates against its survival in a habitat where water is being extracted, cattle graze and the...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Leora's Stream Salamander?
The scientific name of Leora's Stream Salamander is Ambystoma leorae.
What is the conservation status of Leora's Stream Salamander?
The Leora's Stream Salamander has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
What kingdom does Leora's Stream Salamander belong to?
Leora's Stream Salamander belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Leora's Stream Salamander belong to?
Leora's Stream Salamander belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Leora's Stream Salamander belong to?
Leora's Stream Salamander belongs to the class Amphibia.
What order does Leora's Stream Salamander belong to?
Leora's Stream Salamander belongs to the order Caudata.
What family does Leora's Stream Salamander belong to?
Leora's Stream Salamander belongs to the family Ambystomatidae.
What genus does Leora's Stream Salamander belong to?
Leora's Stream Salamander belongs to the genus Ambystoma.