Oedipina petiola
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| Oedipina petiola | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Urodela |
| Family: | Plethodontidae |
| Genus: | Oedipina |
| Species: | O. petiola |
| Binomial name | |
| Oedipina petiola McCranie & Townsend, 2011 | |
Oedipina petiola is a species of salamander endemic to Honduras. It is only known from a single specimen, hasn't been seen since 1995, and is possibly extinct.
Oedipina petiola was described in 2011, and is considered a sister taxon to Oedipina gephyra. Its specific epithet, petiola, comes from Latin word petiolus, meaning diminutive foot, referring to species' small, narrow feet.[2]
Description
Oedipina petiola is a moderately sized member of its genus, with the holotype being 42 cm long. Its dorsal side is jet black in coloration, while its ventral side is slightly paler. It is distinguished from closely related species by its lack of pale markings on its head, its smaller number of coastal grooves, and its characteristic small, narrow feet.[2]
