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Primeval Flat-footed Salamander

Chiropterotriton priscus

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Mexico. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇲🇽 Mexico

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (动物界)
Phylum
Chordata (脊索动物门)
Class
Amphibia (两栖动物)
Order
Caudata (有尾目)
Family
Plethodontidae
Genus
Chiropterotriton
Species
Chiropterotriton priscus (Primeval Flat-footed Salamander)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Salamandra-pie plano primitiva

Similar Species in Chiropterotriton

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Atzalan Golden Salamander
Chiropterotriton aureus
Critically Endangered
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Big-footed Salamander
Chiropterotriton magnipes
Endangered
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Cave Splayfoot Salmander
Chiropterotriton mosaueri
Critically Endangered
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Ceron Family Salamander
Chiropterotriton ceronorum
Critically Endangered
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Common Splayfoot Salamander
Chiropterotriton chiropterus
Critically Endangered
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Gristle-headed Salamander
Chiropterotriton chondrostega
Endangered
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Tlapacoyan Salamander
Chiropterotriton casasi
Critically Endangered
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Arboreal Flat-footed Salamander
Chiropterotriton arboreus
Critically Endangered
View all species in Chiropterotriton →

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动物界
Kingdom
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脊索动物门
Phylum
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两栖动物
Class
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有尾目
Order
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Plethodontidae
Family
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Chiropterotriton
Genus

Compare Species

vs Atzalan Golden Salamander vs Big-footed Salamander vs Cave Splayfoot Salmander vs Ceron Family Salamander

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Primeval Flat-footed Salamander?
The scientific name of Primeval Flat-footed Salamander is Chiropterotriton priscus. It belongs to the genus Chiropterotriton.
What is the conservation status of Primeval Flat-footed Salamander?
Primeval Flat-footed Salamander (Chiropterotriton priscus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Primeval Flat-footed Salamander live?
Primeval Flat-footed Salamander is found in Found in Mexico. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Mexico.
What family does Primeval Flat-footed Salamander belong to?
Primeval Flat-footed Salamander (Chiropterotriton priscus) belongs to the genus Chiropterotriton, which is part of the taxonomic family Plethodontidae.
What kingdom does Primeval Flat-footed Salamander belong to?
Primeval Flat-footed Salamander (Chiropterotriton priscus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).
What are the closest relatives of Primeval Flat-footed Salamander?
The closest relatives of Primeval Flat-footed Salamander in the genus Chiropterotriton include Arboreal Flat-footed Salamander, Atzalan Golden Salamander, Big-footed Salamander, Cave Splayfoot Salmander, Ceron Family Salamander.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Chiropterotriton — 20 Species

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Arboreal Flat-footed Salamander
Chiropterotriton arboreus
CR 🐾
Atzalan Golden Salamander
Chiropterotriton aureus
CR 🐾
Big-footed Salamander
Chiropterotriton magnipes
EN 🐾
Cave Splayfoot Salmander
Chiropterotriton mosaueri
CR 🐾
Ceron Family Salamander
Chiropterotriton ceronorum
CR 🐾
Common Splayfoot Salamander
Chiropterotriton chiropterus
CR 🐾
Gristle-headed Salamander
Chiropterotriton chondrostega
EN 🐾
Tlapacoyan Salamander
Chiropterotriton casasi
CR 🐾
Cope's Flat-footed Salamander
Chiropterotriton orculus
VU 🐾
Sistema Purificación Salamander
Chiropterotriton infernalis
LC 🐾
Pigmy Flat-footed Salamander
Chiropterotriton lavae
CR 🐾
Graceful Flat-footed Salamander
Chiropterotriton cracens
VU
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Primeval Flat-footed Salamander
Chiropterotriton priscus
NT
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Dwarf Flat-footed Salamander
Chiropterotriton dimidiatus
VU 🐾
Xicotepec Salamander
Chiropterotriton melipona
EN 🐾
Toothy Salamander
Chiropterotriton multidentatus
EN 🐾
Valle Alegre Salamander
Chiropterotriton perotensis
CR 🐾
Terrestrial Flat-footed Salamander
Chiropterotriton terrestris
CR 🐾
Miquihuana Splayfoot Salamander
Chiropterotriton miquihuanus
EN 🐾
El Chico Salamander
Chiropterotriton chico
VU
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