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Small-mouthed Salamander

Ambystoma texanum

Taxonomy

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

About

The small-mouth salamander (Ambystoma texanum) is a species of mole salamander found in the central United States, from the Great Lakes region in Michigan to Nebraska, south to Texas, and east to Tennessee, with a population in Canada, in Pelee, Ontario. It is sometimes referred to as the Texas salamander, porphyry salamander, or the narrow-mouthed salamander. The Kelley's Island salamander (Ambystoma nothagenes) was synonymized with A. texanum in 1995.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Small-mouthed Salamander?
The scientific name of Small-mouthed Salamander is Ambystoma texanum.
What kingdom does Small-mouthed Salamander belong to?
Small-mouthed Salamander belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Small-mouthed Salamander belong to?
Small-mouthed Salamander belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Small-mouthed Salamander belong to?
Small-mouthed Salamander belongs to the class Amphibia.
What order does Small-mouthed Salamander belong to?
Small-mouthed Salamander belongs to the order Caudata.
What family does Small-mouthed Salamander belong to?
Small-mouthed Salamander belongs to the family Ambystomatidae.
What genus does Small-mouthed Salamander belong to?
Small-mouthed Salamander belongs to the genus Ambystoma.