Kingdom Animalia Order Urodela Genus Thorius Higher classification Thorius | Phylum Chordata Family Plethodontidae Scientific name Thorius dubitus Rank Species | |
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Thorius dubitus (common name: Acultzingo pigmy salamander) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is endemic to Mexico where it is found in west-central Veracruz and adjacent Puebla. Its natural habitats are pine-oak cloud forests. It occurs under wood chips, logs, and rocks, and under the bark of logs and inside logs. It is threatened by habitat loss caused by logging, livestock, and subsistence agriculture.
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