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Pacific Giant Salamander

Dicamptodon tenebrosus

Taxonomy

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

About

The coastal giant salamander (Dicamptodon tenebrosus) is a species of salamander in the Dicamptodontidae family (Pacific giant salamanders). It is endemic to the United States and Canada. There are three closely related species to this taxon: D. ensatus (California giant salamander), D. copei (Cope's giant salamander), and D. aterrimus (Idaho giant salamander).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pacific Giant Salamander?
The scientific name of Pacific Giant Salamander is Dicamptodon tenebrosus.
What kingdom does Pacific Giant Salamander belong to?
Pacific Giant Salamander belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Pacific Giant Salamander belong to?
Pacific Giant Salamander belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Pacific Giant Salamander belong to?
Pacific Giant Salamander belongs to the class Amphibia.
What order does Pacific Giant Salamander belong to?
Pacific Giant Salamander belongs to the order Caudata.
What family does Pacific Giant Salamander belong to?
Pacific Giant Salamander belongs to the family Ambystomatidae.
What genus does Pacific Giant Salamander belong to?
Pacific Giant Salamander belongs to the genus Dicamptodon.