Monzon's hidden salamander
| Cryptotriton monzoni | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Caudata |
| Family: | Plethodontidae |
| Genus: | Cryptotriton |
| Species: | C. monzoni |
| Binomial name | |
| Cryptotriton monzoni Campbell & Smith, 1998[1] | |
| Synonyms | |
|
Nototriton monzoni Campbell & Smith, 1998 | |
Monzon's Hidden Salamander, (Cryptotriton monzoni) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is endemic to Guatemala.
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is critically endangered by habitat loss.
References
- Acevedo, M. & Wake, D. 2004. Cryptotriton monzoni. 2012 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 22 October 2012.
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