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Orange-tailed Agile Salamander

Pseudoeurycea ruficauda

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇲🇽 Mexico

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (प्राणी)
Phylum
Chordata (रज्जुकी)
Class
Amphibia (उभयचर)
Order
Caudata (सैलामैंडर)
Family
Plethodontidae
Genus
Pseudoeurycea
Species
Pseudoeurycea ruficauda (Orange-tailed Agile Salamander)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Orange-tailed Agile Salamander?
The scientific name of Orange-tailed Agile Salamander is Pseudoeurycea ruficauda. It belongs to the genus Pseudoeurycea.
What is the conservation status of Orange-tailed Agile Salamander?
Orange-tailed Agile Salamander (Pseudoeurycea ruficauda) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Orange-tailed Agile Salamander live?
Orange-tailed Agile Salamander is found in Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Mexico.
What family does Orange-tailed Agile Salamander belong to?
Orange-tailed Agile Salamander (Pseudoeurycea ruficauda) belongs to the genus Pseudoeurycea, which is part of the taxonomic family Plethodontidae.
Is Orange-tailed Agile Salamander endangered?
Yes, Orange-tailed Agile Salamander (Pseudoeurycea ruficauda) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Orange-tailed Agile Salamander belong to?
Orange-tailed Agile Salamander (Pseudoeurycea ruficauda) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (प्राणी).
What are the closest relatives of Orange-tailed Agile Salamander?
The closest relatives of Orange-tailed Agile Salamander in the genus Pseudoeurycea include Adler’s Mountain Salamander, Anita's False Brook Salamander, Aquatic Salamander, Bearded Salamander, Black-spotted False Brook Salamander.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Pseudoeurycea — 20 Species

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Adler’s Mountain Salamander
Pseudoeurycea kuautli
CR 🐾
Anita's False Brook Salamander
Pseudoeurycea anitae
CR 🐾
Aquatic Salamander
Pseudoeurycea aquatica
CR 🐾
Bearded Salamander
Pseudoeurycea tenchalli
CR 🐾
Black-spotted False Brook Salamander
Pseudoeurycea nigromaculata
EN 🐾
Brown False Brook Salamander
Pseudoeurycea brunnata
CR 🐾
Brown-streaked Salamander
Pseudoeurycea mixcoatl
CR 🐾
Claw-toothed Salamander
Pseudoeurycea unguidentis
CR 🐾
Goebel's False Brook Salamander
Pseudoeurycea goebeli
CR 🐾
Firschein's False Brook Salamander
Pseudoeurycea firscheini
EN 🐾
Green-flecked Salamander
Pseudoeurycea tlahcuiloh
CR 🐾
Imperial Salamander
Pseudoeurycea ahuitzotl
CR 🐾
Longtail False Brook Salamander
Pseudoeurycea longicauda
EN 🐾
Veracruz Worm Salamander
Pseudoeurycea lineola
EN 🐾
Leprous False Brook Salamander
Pseudoeurycea leprosa
LC 🐾
Sierra de Juárez Worm Salamander
Pseudoeurycea orchileucos
EN 🐾
Leaping False Brook Salamander
Pseudoeurycea saltator
CR 🐾
Gadow's False Brook Salamander
Pseudoeurycea gadovii
VU 🐾
Mustache False Brook Salamander
Pseudoeurycea mystax
EN 🐾
Black-footed Salamander
Pseudoeurycea tlilicxitl
EN
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