🌿Native Nature

Northwestern Salamander

Ambystoma gracile

Taxonomy

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

About

The northwestern salamander (Ambystoma gracile) inhabits the northwest Pacific Coast of North America. These fairly large salamanders grow to 8.7 in (220 mm) in length. It is found from southeastern Alaska on May Island, through Washington and Oregon south to the mouth of the Gulala River, Sonoma County, California. It occurs from sea level to the timberline, but not east of the Cascade Divide. Its range includes Vancouver Island in British Columbia and The San Juan Islands,...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Northwestern Salamander?
The scientific name of Northwestern Salamander is Ambystoma gracile.
What kingdom does Northwestern Salamander belong to?
Northwestern Salamander belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Northwestern Salamander belong to?
Northwestern Salamander belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Northwestern Salamander belong to?
Northwestern Salamander belongs to the class Amphibia.
What order does Northwestern Salamander belong to?
Northwestern Salamander belongs to the order Caudata.
What family does Northwestern Salamander belong to?
Northwestern Salamander belongs to the family Ambystomatidae.
What genus does Northwestern Salamander belong to?
Northwestern Salamander belongs to the genus Ambystoma.