Kingdom Animalia Order Caudata Genus Chiropterotriton Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Family Plethodontidae Higher classification Chiropterotriton | |
Scientific name Chiropterotriton chondrostega Similar Chiropterotriton, Bigfoot splayfoot salamander, Bolitoglossa, Lungless salamander | ||
The gristle-headed splayfoot salamander (Chiropterotriton chondrostega) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is endemic to Mexico.
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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