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Southern Blackbelly Salamander

Desmognathus amphileucus

Taxonomy

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

About

The Nantahala black-bellied salamander or southern black-bellied salamander (Desmognathus amphileucus) is a species of lungless salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is endemic to the eastern United States, where it is only known from the southern Appalachian Mountains.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Southern Blackbelly Salamander?
The scientific name of Southern Blackbelly Salamander is Desmognathus amphileucus.
What kingdom does Southern Blackbelly Salamander belong to?
Southern Blackbelly Salamander belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Southern Blackbelly Salamander belong to?
Southern Blackbelly Salamander belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Southern Blackbelly Salamander belong to?
Southern Blackbelly Salamander belongs to the class Amphibia.
What order does Southern Blackbelly Salamander belong to?
Southern Blackbelly Salamander belongs to the order Caudata.
What family does Southern Blackbelly Salamander belong to?
Southern Blackbelly Salamander belongs to the family Plethodontidae.
What genus does Southern Blackbelly Salamander belong to?
Southern Blackbelly Salamander belongs to the genus Desmognathus.