239 observationsLeast Concern
Van Dyke's Salamander
Plethodon vandykei
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Amphibia ›Order: Caudata ›Family: Plethodontidae ›Genus: Plethodon
About
Van Dyke's salamander (Plethodon vandykei) is a small woodland salamander in the family Plethodontidae, the lungless salamanders. These animals breathe through their skin and are largely terrestrial. Compared to other salamanders in Plethodon it is relatively stocky with long legs. Usually associated with streams, seepages, and rock outcrops, it is endemic to Washington where it is found in a limited number of small, isolated populations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Van Dyke's Salamander is Plethodon vandykei.
- Van Dyke's Salamander belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Van Dyke's Salamander belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Van Dyke's Salamander belongs to the class Amphibia.
- Van Dyke's Salamander belongs to the order Caudata.
- Van Dyke's Salamander belongs to the family Plethodontidae.
- Van Dyke's Salamander belongs to the genus Plethodon.