Xolocalca Bromeliad Salamander
Dendrotriton xolocalcae
- Vulnerable
- Card rarity: Rare
- Amphibians
Dendrotriton xolocalcae, commonly known as the Xolocalca bromeliad salamander or Xolocalco bromeliad salamander, is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is endemic to Chiapas, Mexico, and only known from its type locality, Cerro Ovando, at an elevation of about 2,000 m (6,600 ft) asl. The specific name xolocalcae is derived from the Indian name of Cerro Ovando, Xolocalco.
Classification
- Class
- Amphibia
- Order
- Caudata
- Family
- Plethodontidae
- Genus
- Dendrotriton