Dendrotriton or bromeliad salamanders is a genus of salamanders in the family Plethodontidae, endemic to South and Central America: from Southwestern Chiapas, Mexico, to Honduras. These are lungless species possessing a slender body, long tail and prominent eyes. They inhabit high-elevation forests with high humidity.
Species This genus includes the following eight species:
Binomial Name and Author Common name Dendrotriton bromeliacius Common bromeliad salamander Dendrotriton chujorum Dendrotriton cuchumatanus Cuchumatanas bromeliad salamander Dendrotriton kekchiorum Dendrotriton megarhinus Longnose bromeliad salamander Dendrotriton rabbi Guatemalan bromeliad salamander Dendrotriton sanctibarbarus Santa Barbara bromeliad salamander Dendrotriton xolocalcae Xolocalca bromeliad salamander
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External links
Dendrotriton at Mexico Herpetology Dendrotriton at Discover Life