Kingdom Animalia Order Caudata Genus Plethodon Higher classification Woodland salamander | Phylum Chordata Family Plethodontidae Scientific name Plethodon punctatus Rank Species | |
Similar Woodland salamander, Salamander, Amphibians, Tellico salamander, White‑spotted slimy salamander | ||
The White-spotted Salamander (Plethodon punctatus) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is endemic to the United States.
Its natural habitats are temperate forests and rocky areas. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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