Michoacan stream salamander

(Ambystoma ordinarium)

Description

Ambystoma ordinarium is a salamander from the family molsalamanders (Ambystomatidae).The species was first scientifically described by Edward Harrison Taylor in 1840.Originally,the scientific name Ambystoma ordinar ia was used.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Amphibia

Order:Caudata

Family:Ambystomatidae

Genus:Ambystoma

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