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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