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Ocoee Salamander

Desmognathus ocoee

Taxonomy

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

About

The Ocoee salamander (Desmognathus ocoee) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. Its natural habitats are temperate forests, rivers, intermittent rivers, freshwater springs and wet rocks in mountainous areas of the Southeastern United States. It was first described by J. C. Nicholls in 1949.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ocoee Salamander?
The scientific name of Ocoee Salamander is Desmognathus ocoee.
What kingdom does Ocoee Salamander belong to?
Ocoee Salamander belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Ocoee Salamander belong to?
Ocoee Salamander belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Ocoee Salamander belong to?
Ocoee Salamander belongs to the class Amphibia.
What order does Ocoee Salamander belong to?
Ocoee Salamander belongs to the order Caudata.
What family does Ocoee Salamander belong to?
Ocoee Salamander belongs to the family Plethodontidae.
What genus does Ocoee Salamander belong to?
Ocoee Salamander belongs to the genus Desmognathus.