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Aquiloeurycea galeanae

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Order
  
Urodela

Genus
  
Aquiloeurycea

Higher classification
  
Pseudoeurycea

Phylum
  
Chordata

Family
  
Plethodontidae

Scientific name
  
Aquiloeurycea galeanae

Rank
  
Species

Similar
  
Salamander, Pseudoeurycea, Amphibians, Lungless salamander

Aquiloeurycea galeanae (until recently, Pseudoeurycea galeanae; common name: Galeana false brook salamander) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is endemic to Northeastern Mexico and known from southern Nuevo León near Galeana and Iturbide, at elevations of 1,800–2,800 m (5,900–9,200 ft) above sea level.

Natural habitats of this species are semi-open oak forests with thorny scrub. It is a terrestrial salamander that can be found under stones. It tolerates considerable habitat modification and has been found in agave plantations and scrubby open country. It is uncommon but recorded regularly. The main threat is complete clearance of its habitats.

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Aquiloeurycea galeanae Wikipedia