Bolitoglossa nussbaumi
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| Bolitoglossa nussbaumi | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Urodela |
| Family: | Plethodontidae |
| Genus: | Bolitoglossa |
| Species: | B. nussbaumi |
| Binomial name | |
| Bolitoglossa nussbaumi Campbell et al., 2010 | |
Bolitoglossa nussbaumi is a lungless salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is endemic to Guatemala.[2]
Bolitoglossa nussbaumi was described in 2010. Its specific epithet honors herpetologist Ronald A. Nussbaum.[3]
Description
Bolitoglossa nussbaumi averages around 50mm in length. Its dark brown in coloration, and some individuals have darker brown stripes. Its toes are more distinct and less webbed than other members of its genus, distinguishing it from them.[3]