Dicamptodon copei Nussbaum, 1970 is a animal in the Ambystomatidae family, order Caudata, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Dicamptodon copei Nussbaum, 1970

Dicamptodon copei Nussbaum, 1970

Dicamptodon copei is a rarely metamorphosing neotenic salamander that stays larval, reaching up to 19.5 cm long.

Genus
Dicamptodon
Order
Caudata
Class
Amphibia

About Dicamptodon copei Nussbaum, 1970

Dicamptodon copei Nussbaum, 1970 can reach a maximum length of 19.5 centimeters. This species exhibits neoteny, meaning it very rarely undergoes metamorphosis to reach a fully adult form, and it resembles the larvae of related salamander species. It typically becomes sexually mature while remaining physically larval. Its coloration is a mix of gold and brown. Its costal grooves are not noticeable. It has a rounded snout, a laterally compressed, fin-like tail that is typical for larval salamanders, and it retains its gills throughout life.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Chordata Amphibia Caudata Ambystomatidae Dicamptodon

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Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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