Pseudoeurycea leprosa is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae, endemic to Mexico. The species of Pseudoeurycea Leprosa are primarily distributed across Northern and central Mexico, with new species continually emerging that share genetic similarities with preexisting ones. Research scientists discovered these similarities by analyzing the base pairs of various Pseudoeurycea species from different regions of Mexico.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Leprous False Brook Salamander being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Aquiloeurycea cephalica
- Bolitoglossa hartwegi
- Batrachoseps wrighti
- Aneides hardii
- Bolitoglossa yucatana
- Aquiloeurycea cafetalera
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Amphibia
- Order
- Caudata
- Family
- Plethodontidae
- Genus
- Pseudoeurycea
- Species
- Pseudoeurycea leprosa
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