Georgia Blind Salamander
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The Georgia Blind Salamander (Haideotriton wallacei) is a species of salamander
in the Plethodontidae family. It is most commonly classified as genus Eurycea
, but was historically considered monotypic
within its own genus, Haideotriton. It is endemic to the United States
.
Its natural habitat
s are inland karst
s, cave
s, and subterranean habitats (other than caves). It is threatened by habitat loss.
Salamander
Salamander is a common name of approximately 500 species of amphibians. They are typically characterized by a superficially lizard-like appearance, with their slender bodies, short noses, and long tails. All known fossils and extinct species fall under the order Caudata, while sometimes the extant...
in the Plethodontidae family. It is most commonly classified as genus Eurycea
Eurycea
Eurycea is a genus of salamanders, native to North America. These salamanders are commonly referred to as brook salamanders.- Taxonomy :...
, but was historically considered monotypic
Monotypic
In biology, a monotypic taxon is a taxonomic group with only one biological type. The term's usage differs slightly between botany and zoology. The term monotypic has a separate use in conservation biology, monotypic habitat, regarding species habitat conversion eliminating biodiversity and...
within its own genus, Haideotriton. It is endemic to the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
.
Its natural habitat
Habitat
* Habitat , a place where a species lives and grows*Human habitat, a place where humans live, work or play** Space habitat, a space station intended as a permanent settlement...
s are inland karst
KARST
Kilometer-square Area Radio Synthesis Telescope is a Chinese telescope project to which FAST is a forerunner. KARST is a set of large spherical reflectors on karst landforms, which are bowlshaped limestone sinkholes named after the Kras region in Slovenia and Northern Italy. It will consist of...
s, cave
Cave
A cave or cavern is a natural underground space large enough for a human to enter. The term applies to natural cavities some part of which is in total darkness. The word cave also includes smaller spaces like rock shelters, sea caves, and grottos.Speleology is the science of exploration and study...
s, and subterranean habitats (other than caves). It is threatened by habitat loss.