- Del Norte Salamander
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Del Norte Salamander Conservation status Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Amphibia Order: Caudata Family: Plethodontidae Genus: Plethodon Species: P. elongatus Binomial name Plethodon elongatus
Van Denburgh, 1916The Del Norte Salamander (Plethodon elongatus) is a species of salamander in the Plethodontidae family. It is endemic to the United States. Adults are 2 3/8 - 3 inches long (6 - 7.6 cm) from snout to vent, and 4 1/3 - 6 inches (11 - 15 cm) in total length. Its natural habitats are temperate forests and rocky areas. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Source
- Hammerson, G. & Welsh, H. 2004. Plethodon elongatus. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 23 July 2007.
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