704 observationsCritically Endangered
Northern Pygmy Salamander
Desmognathus organi
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Amphibia ›Order: Caudata ›Family: Plethodontidae ›Genus: Desmognathus
About
The northern pygmy salamander (or northern pigmy (sic), Desmognathus organi) is a terrestrial species of salamander in the Plethodontidae family and Desmognathus genus. Along with the southern pygmy (D. wrighti) and the seepage salamander (D. aeneus), these are some of the smallest salamander species in North America and can be found in higher elevations in the southern Appalachians.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Northern Pygmy Salamander is Desmognathus organi.
- Northern Pygmy Salamander belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Northern Pygmy Salamander belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Northern Pygmy Salamander belongs to the class Amphibia.
- Northern Pygmy Salamander belongs to the order Caudata.
- Northern Pygmy Salamander belongs to the family Plethodontidae.
- Northern Pygmy Salamander belongs to the genus Desmognathus.