Nototriton

(Nototriton gamezi)

Description

Nototriton gamezi is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae.It is also known as the Monteverde moss salamander.It is endemic to Cordillera de Tilarán,Costa Rica. Its natural habitat is tropical moist montane forests.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Amphibia

Order:Caudata

Family:Plethodontidae

Genus:Nototriton

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