Kingdom Animalia Order Caudata Genus Hydromantes Higher classification Hydromantes | Phylum Chordata Family Plethodontidae Scientific name Hydromantes shastae Rank Species | |
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Similar Salamander, Hydromantes, Limestone salamander, Amphibians, Mount Lyell salamander | ||
The Shasta salamander (Hydromantes shastae) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is endemic to the United States.
Its natural habitats are temperate forests, freshwater springs, rocky areas, and caves. It is threatened by habitat loss.
References
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