What family does Aquiloeurycea cephalica (Cope, 1865) belong to?

Aquiloeurycea cephalica (Cope, 1865) (Aquiloeurycea cephalica (Cope, 1865)) belongs to the family Plethodontidae, order Caudata, in the kingdom Animalia. You can identify it offline using the iNature app.

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Aquiloeurycea cephalica (Cope, 1865) is a animal in the Plethodontidae family, order Caudata, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Aquiloeurycea cephalica (Cope, 1865)

Aquiloeurycea cephalica is a plethodontid salamander endemic to central Mexico, threatened by habitat loss.

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Family

Plethodontidae

Genus

Aquiloeurycea

Order

Caudata

Class

Amphibia

About Aquiloeurycea cephalica (Cope, 1865)

Taxonomy and Naming

Aquiloeurycea cephalica, first described by Cope in 1865, is a species of salamander belonging to the family Plethodontidae.

Endemic Range and Taxonomic Status

This species is endemic to central Mexico, and is recognized as a species complex.

Forest Habitat Types

Members of Aquiloeurycea cephalica live in pine, pine-oak, fir, and cloud forests, as well as the upper portion of lowland forest.

Microhabitat

Individuals are commonly found under rocks, logs, and other types of ground debris.

Modified Habitat Tolerance

The species can tolerate a degree of habitat modification, and it is also found at forest edges, in rural gardens, and in small patches of forest within urban areas.