Van Dyke's salamander

Van Dyke's salamander (Plethodon vandykei) is a species of salamanders. They are part of the family Plethodontidae. These salamanders have been used in research studies.

Van Dyke's salamander
P. vandykei from Willapa Hills, Washington.jpg
Plethodon vandykei observed in Willapa Hills south of Pe Ell, Washington.
Conservation status
Scientific classification e
Unrecognized taxon (fix): Plethodon
Species:
Binomial name
Plethodon vandykei

Subspecies

  • Washington Salamander, Plethodon vandykei vandykei
  • Coeur D'Alene Salamander, Plethodon vandykei idahoensis

References

  1. IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2014). "Plethodon vandykei". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2014: e.T59357A56293043. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-1.RLTS.T59357A56293043.en.

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