231 observationsCritically Endangered
Shenandoah Salamander
Plethodon shenandoah
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Amphibia βΊOrder: Caudata βΊFamily: Plethodontidae βΊGenus: Plethodon
About
The Shenandoah salamander (Plethodon shenandoah) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is endemic to the United States and the state of Virginia. It is only known from North facing talus slopes on three mountain tops inside the Shenandoah National Park.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Shenandoah Salamander is Plethodon shenandoah.
- Shenandoah Salamander belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Shenandoah Salamander belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Shenandoah Salamander belongs to the class Amphibia.
- Shenandoah Salamander belongs to the order Caudata.
- Shenandoah Salamander belongs to the family Plethodontidae.
- Shenandoah Salamander belongs to the genus Plethodon.