Gristle-headed splayfoot salamander
Species of amphibian
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The gristle-headed splayfoot salamander (Chiropterotriton chondrostega) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is endemic to the Sierra Madre Oriental of east-central Mexico.
| Gristle-headed splayfoot salamander | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Urodela |
| Family: | Plethodontidae |
| Genus: | Chiropterotriton |
| Species: | C. chondrostega |
| Binomial name | |
| Chiropterotriton chondrostega | |
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
