Subfamily Hemidactyliinae Phylum Chordata Order Salamander | Family Plethodontidae Scientific name Dendrotriton Rank Genus | |
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Lower classifications Dendrotriton sanctibarbarus |
Dendrotriton or bromeliad salamanders is a genus of salamanders in the family Plethodontidae, endemic to South and Central America: from Southwestern Chiapas, Mexico, to Honduras. These are lungless species possessing a slender body, long tail and prominent eyes. They inhabit high-elevation forests with high humidity.
Species
This genus includes the following eight species:
References
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