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Nyctanolis pernix

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Subfamily
  
Bolitoglossinae

Phylum
  
Chordata

Rank
  
Species

Family
  
Plethodontidae

Scientific name
  
Nyctanolis pernix

Higher classification
  
Nyctanolis

Order
  
Salamander

Genus
  
Nyctanolis Elias & Wake, 1983

Similar
  
Salamander, Bolitoglossa mulleri, Dendrotriton, Lincoln's climbing salamander, Parvimolge townsendi

Nyctanolis pernix, also commonly referred to as Long-limbed Salamander is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae, which is characterized by its absence of lungs; it instead achieve respiration through its skin and the tissues lining the mouth. It is monotypic within the genus Nyctanolis. It is found in Guatemala and Mexico. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.

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Nyctanolis pernix Wikipedia