The Plethodontidae, or lungless salamanders, are a family of salamanders. Most species are native to the Western Hemisphere, from British Columbia to Brazil, although a few species are found in Sardinia, Europe south of the Alps, and South Korea.
The lungless salamanders (or Plethodontidae) constitute the largest and most diverse salamander family. They diverged from all other amphibian lineages 145 million years ago when dinosaurs were still dominant.
The Shenandoah Salamander is an endangered species found only in Shenandoah National Park. This rare salamander is a member of the family Plethodontidae, which encompasses lungless salamanders that "breathe" through their skin.
The largest family of extant salamanders with over 350 species. All members of this assemblage lack lungs and possess naso-labial grooves which aid in chemoreception.
The Plethodontidae, or lungless salamanders, are a family of salamanders. Most species are native to the Western Hemisphere, from British Columbia to Brazil, although a few species are found in Sardinia, Europe south of the Alps, and South Korea.
The lungless salamanders (or Plethodontidae) constitute the largest and most diverse salamander family. They diverged from all other amphibian lineages 145 million years ago when dinosaurs were still dominant.
The Shenandoah Salamander is an endangered species found only in Shenandoah National Park. This rare salamander is a member of the family Plethodontidae, which encompasses lungless salamanders that "breathe" through their skin.
The largest family of extant salamanders with over 350 species. All members of this assemblage lack lungs and possess naso-labial grooves which aid in chemoreception.
