Shasta salamander
| Shasta salamander | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Caudata |
| Family: | Plethodontidae |
| Genus: | Hydromantes |
| Species: | H. shastae |
| Binomial name | |
| Hydromantes shastae Gorman & Camp, 1953 | |
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
- ↑ Hammerson, G.; Wake, D.; Herman, A. (2004). "Hydromantes shastae". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2004: e.T10305A3192713. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T10305A3192713.en. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
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