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Yonahlossee Salamander

Plethodon yonahlossee

Taxonomy

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

About

The Yonahlossee salamander (Plethodon yonahlossee) is a particularly large woodland salamander from the southern Appalachian Mountains in the United States. The species is a member of the family Plethodontidae, which is characterized by being lungless and reproductive direct development. P. yonahlossee was first described in 1917 by E.R Dunn on a collection site on Grandfather Mountain in North Carolina. The common and specific name is of Native American origin, meaning “trail of the bear”. It is...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Yonahlossee Salamander?
The scientific name of Yonahlossee Salamander is Plethodon yonahlossee.
What kingdom does Yonahlossee Salamander belong to?
Yonahlossee Salamander belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Yonahlossee Salamander belong to?
Yonahlossee Salamander belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Yonahlossee Salamander belong to?
Yonahlossee Salamander belongs to the class Amphibia.
What order does Yonahlossee Salamander belong to?
Yonahlossee Salamander belongs to the order Caudata.
What family does Yonahlossee Salamander belong to?
Yonahlossee Salamander belongs to the family Plethodontidae.
What genus does Yonahlossee Salamander belong to?
Yonahlossee Salamander belongs to the genus Plethodon.