Nyctanolis

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Nyctanolis
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Urodela
Family: Plethodontidae
Subfamily: Hemidactyliinae
Genus: Nyctanolis
Elias & Wake, 1983
Species:
N. pernix
Binomial name
Nyctanolis pernix
Elias & Wake, 1983

Nyctanolis is a monotypic genus of salamanders in the family Plethodontidae. It is represented by the species Nyctanolis pernix, also commonly referred to as nimble long-limbed salamander, which is characterized by its absence of lungs; it instead achieves respiration through its skin and the tissues lining the mouth. It is found in Guatemala and Mexico. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.

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References

  1. IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2020). "Nyctanolis pernix". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2020: e.T59304A53980255. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T59304A53980255.en . Retrieved 16 November 2021.