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South Carolina Slimy Salamander
Plethodon variolatus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Amphibia βΊOrder: Caudata βΊFamily: Plethodontidae βΊGenus: Plethodon
About
The South Carolina slimy salamander (Plethodon variolatus) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is endemic to the United States, where it is restricted to the Southeastern United States in a small portion of the Atlantic coastal plain from South Carolina to extreme southeastern Georgia. Its natural habitats are mixed forests, bottomland hardwood forests, and longleaf pine savannas.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of South Carolina Slimy Salamander is Plethodon variolatus.
- South Carolina Slimy Salamander belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- South Carolina Slimy Salamander belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- South Carolina Slimy Salamander belongs to the class Amphibia.
- South Carolina Slimy Salamander belongs to the order Caudata.
- South Carolina Slimy Salamander belongs to the family Plethodontidae.
- South Carolina Slimy Salamander belongs to the genus Plethodon.