Dusky Salamanders
Desmognathus amphileucus
Classification
- Class
- Amphibia
- Order
- Caudata
- Family
- Plethodontidae
Desmognathus est un genre d'urodèles de la famille des Plethodontidae. Répartition Les espèces de ce genre se rencontrent dans l'est de l'Amérique du Nord. Liste des espèces Selon Amphibian Species of the World (5 juillet 2023) : Desmognathus abditus Anderson & Tilley, 2003 Desmognathus adatsihi Pyron & Beamer, 2022 Desmognathus aeneus Brown & Bishop, 1947 Desmognathus amphileucus Bishop, 1947 Desmognathus anicetus Pyron & Beamer, 2023 Desmognathus apalachicolae Means & Karlin, 1989 Desmognathus aureatus (Martof, 1956) Desmognathus auriculatus (Holbrook, 1838) Desmognathus bairdi…
Desmognathus is a genus of lungless salamanders in the family Plethodontidae known as dusky salamanders. They range throughout the eastern United States as far west as Texas, and north to southeastern Canada. Characteristics Species of the genus Desmognathus have a unique jaw-opening mechanism where the lower jaw is stationary and the skull swings open.
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