616 observationsNear Threatened
Oklahoma Salamander
Eurycea tynerensis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Amphibia βΊOrder: Caudata βΊFamily: Plethodontidae βΊGenus: Eurycea
About
The Oklahoma salamander (Eurycea tynerensis) is a salamander in the family Plethodontidae, endemic to the United States. The species was first described by George A. Moore and R. Chester Hughes in 1939. Its natural habitats are temperate forests, rivers, and freshwater springs. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Oklahoma Salamander is Eurycea tynerensis.
- Oklahoma Salamander belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Oklahoma Salamander belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Oklahoma Salamander belongs to the class Amphibia.
- Oklahoma Salamander belongs to the order Caudata.
- Oklahoma Salamander belongs to the family Plethodontidae.
- Oklahoma Salamander belongs to the genus Eurycea.