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Durango salamander

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Order
  
Caudata

Genus
  
Ambystoma

Higher classification
  
Mole salamander

Phylum
  
Chordata

Family
  
Ambystomatidae

Scientific name
  
Ambystoma silvense

Rank
  
Species

Similar
  
Blunt‑headed salamander, Granular salamander, Lake Lerma salamander, Mole salamander, Salamander

The Durango salamander or pine woods salamander, Ambystoma silvense, is a mole salamander. It is endemic to Mexico where it is found in the Durango and Chihuahua states. Its habitats include ponds, shallow lakes, and pine-oak forests.

References

Durango salamander Wikipedia