Subfamily Plethodontinae Phylum Chordata Rank Genus | Family Plethodontidae Scientific name Hydromantes Higher classification Lungless salamander Order Salamander | |
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Lower classifications Mount Lyell salamander, Limestone salamander, Shasta salamander | ||
Hydromantes italicus salamandrina perspicillata
Hydromantes, commonly referred to as web-toed salamanders, is a genus of the lungless salamander family, Plethodontidae; they achieve respiration through their skin and the tissues lining their mouth. They are endemic to northern California, USA. Salamanders of this genus are distinguished in having extremely long tongues that they can project to 80% of their body length. Similar species endemic to southern France and Italy are now classified in a distinct genus, Speleomantes.
Contents
- Hydromantes italicus salamandrina perspicillata
- Phylogeography of hydromantes shastae implications for management
- Species
- References
Phylogeography of hydromantes shastae implications for management
Species
The following three species (found in California) are placed in this genus:
References
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