🌿Native Nature

Ouachita Dusky Salamander

Desmognathus brimleyorum

Taxonomy

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

About

The Ouachita dusky salamander (Desmognathus brimleyorum) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is endemic to the states of Arkansas and Oklahoma in the United States. The specific epithet is in honour of Herbert Hutchinson Brimley and his younger brother, Clement Samuel Brimley, both of whom were zoologists.

Frequently Asked Questions

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