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One-toed Amphiuma

Amphiuma pholeter

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Amphibia ›Order: Caudata ›Family: Amphiumidae ›Genus: Amphiuma

About

The one-toed amphiuma (Amphiuma pholeter) is an aquatic, eel-like salamander native to the southeastern United States. It was unknown to science until 1950, when it was collected by herpetologist W. T. Neill. It is rarely observed in the wild, and much about the species remains uncertain.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of One-toed Amphiuma?
The scientific name of One-toed Amphiuma is Amphiuma pholeter.
What kingdom does One-toed Amphiuma belong to?
One-toed Amphiuma belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does One-toed Amphiuma belong to?
One-toed Amphiuma belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does One-toed Amphiuma belong to?
One-toed Amphiuma belongs to the class Amphibia.
What order does One-toed Amphiuma belong to?
One-toed Amphiuma belongs to the order Caudata.
What family does One-toed Amphiuma belong to?
One-toed Amphiuma belongs to the family Amphiumidae.
What genus does One-toed Amphiuma belong to?
One-toed Amphiuma belongs to the genus Amphiuma.