Dendrotriton megarhinus

Dendrotriton megarhinus

Longnose bromeliad salamander, Long-nosed bromeliad salamander

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Dendrotriton megarhinus

Dendrotriton megarhinus, also known as the longnose bromeliad salamander or long-nosed bromeliad salamander, is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is endemic to southwestern Chiapas, Mexico, where it is only known from the Cerro Tres Picos, the type locality.

Appearance

The type series consists of eight specimens. The three males that could be reliably sexed measure 25–33 mm (0.98–1.30 in) in snout–vent length. Similarly, the two females with reliable sex measure 23 and 26 mm (0.91 and 1.02 in) in snout–vent length. The tail is somewhat longer or equal to the body length, with the largest type measuring 72 mm (2.8 in) in total length. The snout is elongate and have extremely large nostrils (to which the specific name megarhinus refers). The body is slender. The digits have relatively broad tips and show a variable degree of webbing. The alcohol-preserved specimens are dorsally dark brown with some darker and light mottling along the middle of the back and tail. The venter is dirty cream.

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References

1. Dendrotriton megarhinus Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dendrotriton_megarhinus
2. Dendrotriton megarhinus on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/59239/53979358

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