Kingdom Animalia Order Urodela Genus Thorius Higher classification Thorius | Phylum Chordata Family Plethodontidae Scientific name Thorius munificus Rank Species | |
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Thorius munificus is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is endemic to Mexico and only known from near its type locality near Las Vigas, Veracruz. Its natural habitats are pine-oak and pine forests, woodlands, and Arbutus forests with abundant shrubby and ericaceous plants. The species is threatened by habitat loss caused by logging, agriculture, and human settlement.
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