- Monte Albo Cave Salamander
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Monte Albo Cave Salamander Conservation status Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Amphibia Order: Caudata Family: Plethodontidae Genus: Speleomantes Species: S. flavus Binomial name Speleomantes flavus
(Stefani, 1969)Synonyms Hydromantes flavus Stefani, 1969
The Monte Albo Cave Salamander or Stefani's Salamander (Speleomantes flavus) is a species of salamander in the Plethodontidae family. It is endemic to Sardinia.
Its natural habitats are temperate forests, rocky areas, caves, and subterranean habitats (other than caves). It is threatened by habitat loss.
Source
- Lecis, R., Andreone, F., Edgar, P. & Corti, C. 2006. Speleomantes flavus. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 23 July 2007.
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