Order Caudata Higher classification Speleomantes | Phylum Chordata Family Plethodontidae Scientific name Speleomantes imperialis Rank Species | |
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Similar Speleomantes, Monte Albo cave salamander, Supramonte cave salamander, Salamander, Brown Cave Salamander |
The Imperial cave salamander or scented cave salamander (Speleomantes imperialis) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae, endemic to Sardinia. Its natural habitats are temperate forests, rocky areas, caves, and subterranean habitats (other than caves). It is threatened by habitat loss.
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