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Scott Bar Salamander

Plethodon asupak

Taxonomy

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

About

The Scott Bar salamander (Plethodon asupak) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae, endemic to the United States, where it is restricted to a very small range in the Scott River drainage in Siskiyou County, California, at altitudes between 700 and 1,300 metres (2,300 and 4,300 ft) above sea level. Described in 2005, it is one of the most recently described species in the large genus Plethodon.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Scott Bar Salamander?
The scientific name of Scott Bar Salamander is Plethodon asupak.
What is the conservation status of Scott Bar Salamander?
The Scott Bar Salamander has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
What kingdom does Scott Bar Salamander belong to?
Scott Bar Salamander belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Scott Bar Salamander belong to?
Scott Bar Salamander belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Scott Bar Salamander belong to?
Scott Bar Salamander belongs to the class Amphibia.
What order does Scott Bar Salamander belong to?
Scott Bar Salamander belongs to the order Caudata.
What family does Scott Bar Salamander belong to?
Scott Bar Salamander belongs to the family Plethodontidae.
What genus does Scott Bar Salamander belong to?
Scott Bar Salamander belongs to the genus Plethodon.