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Western Grotto Salamander

Eurycea spelaea

Taxonomy

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

About

The grotto salamander (Eurycea spelaea) — also called the Ozark blind salamander — is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is now considered a member of the genus Eurycea, but was originally described as Typhlotriton speleus. It is endemic to the United States, specifically the karst regions beneath the Springfield and Salem Plateaus of the Ozark Mountains part of Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma. Its natural habitats are freshwater springs, inland karsts, and...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Western Grotto Salamander?
The scientific name of Western Grotto Salamander is Eurycea spelaea.
What kingdom does Western Grotto Salamander belong to?
Western Grotto Salamander belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Western Grotto Salamander belong to?
Western Grotto Salamander belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Western Grotto Salamander belong to?
Western Grotto Salamander belongs to the class Amphibia.
What order does Western Grotto Salamander belong to?
Western Grotto Salamander belongs to the order Caudata.
What family does Western Grotto Salamander belong to?
Western Grotto Salamander belongs to the family Plethodontidae.
What genus does Western Grotto Salamander belong to?
Western Grotto Salamander belongs to the genus Eurycea.