121 observationsLeast Concern
Mount Lyell Salamander
Hydromantes platycephalus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Amphibia ›Order: Caudata ›Family: Plethodontidae ›Genus: Hydromantes
About
The Mount Lyell salamander (Hydromantes platycephalus) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is endemic to the Sierra Nevada mountains of California. It is found in a range of microhabitats, such as rock exposures, talus and rock fissures, and under rocks or in caves or crevices. Its altitudinal range is 1,220–3,660 m (4,000–12,010 ft) above sea level. No significant threats to this species are known.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Mount Lyell Salamander is Hydromantes platycephalus.
- Mount Lyell Salamander belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Mount Lyell Salamander belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Mount Lyell Salamander belongs to the class Amphibia.
- Mount Lyell Salamander belongs to the order Caudata.
- Mount Lyell Salamander belongs to the family Plethodontidae.
- Mount Lyell Salamander belongs to the genus Hydromantes.