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Southern Torrent Salamander

Rhyacotriton variegatus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Amphibia ›Order: Caudata ›Family: Rhyacotritonidae ›Genus: Rhyacotriton

About

The southern torrent salamander (Rhyacotriton variegatus) is a member of the Rhyacotritonidae family of salamanders. This species of torrent salamander is found the farthest south in the region. It is a small salamander endemic to the Pacific Northwest from Northern California to Northern Oregon. It is one of four species of Rhyacotriton, along with R. cascadae, R. kezeri and R. olympicus. All species of Rhyacotriton are small, with their body lengths being less than 5 inches. The...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Southern Torrent Salamander?
The scientific name of Southern Torrent Salamander is Rhyacotriton variegatus.
What kingdom does Southern Torrent Salamander belong to?
Southern Torrent Salamander belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Southern Torrent Salamander belong to?
Southern Torrent Salamander belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Southern Torrent Salamander belong to?
Southern Torrent Salamander belongs to the class Amphibia.
What order does Southern Torrent Salamander belong to?
Southern Torrent Salamander belongs to the order Caudata.
What family does Southern Torrent Salamander belong to?
Southern Torrent Salamander belongs to the family Rhyacotritonidae.
What genus does Southern Torrent Salamander belong to?
Southern Torrent Salamander belongs to the genus Rhyacotriton.