Supramonte cave salamander
Species of amphibian
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The Supramonte cave salamander (Speleomantes supramontis) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae, endemic to the island of Sardinia (Italy).
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Urodela |
| Family: | Plethodontidae |
| Genus: | Speleomantes |
| Species: | S. supramontis |
| Binomial name | |
| Speleomantes supramontis (Lanza, Nascetti & Bullini, 1986) | |
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| Synonyms | |
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Hydromantes supramontis Lanza, Nascetti & Bullini, 1986 | |
Its natural habitats are temperate forests, rocky areas, caves, and subterranean habitats (other than caves).
It is threatened by habitat loss.
