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Papalo minute salamander

(Thorius papaloae)

Description

Thorius papaloae (common name: Papalo minute salamander) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae.It is endemic to Mexico and only known from one locality near the village of Concepción Pápalo in Sierra Juárez,Oaxaca.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Amphibia
Order:Caudata
Family:Plethodontidae
Genus:Thorius
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