Shasta salamander
The Shasta salamander (Hydromantes shastae) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is endemic to northern California.
| Shasta salamander | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Urodela |
| Family: | Plethodontidae |
| Subfamily: | Plethodontinae |
| Genus: | Hydromantes |
| Species: | H. shastae |
| Binomial name | |
| Hydromantes shastae Gorman & Camp, 1953 | |
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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