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Long-tailed Salamander

Eurycea longicauda

Taxonomy

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

About

Eurycea longicauda — known as the long-tailed salamander or longtail salamander — is a species of lungless salamander native to the Appalachian Region of the eastern United States. It is a "cave salamander" that frequents twilight zones of caves and also inhabits springs and surrounding forest.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Long-tailed Salamander?
The scientific name of Long-tailed Salamander is Eurycea longicauda.
What kingdom does Long-tailed Salamander belong to?
Long-tailed Salamander belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Long-tailed Salamander belong to?
Long-tailed Salamander belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Long-tailed Salamander belong to?
Long-tailed Salamander belongs to the class Amphibia.
What order does Long-tailed Salamander belong to?
Long-tailed Salamander belongs to the order Caudata.
What family does Long-tailed Salamander belong to?
Long-tailed Salamander belongs to the family Plethodontidae.
What genus does Long-tailed Salamander belong to?
Long-tailed Salamander belongs to the genus Eurycea.