Bradytriton
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Bradytriton silus

Bradytriton is a monotypic genus of salamanders in the family Plethodontidae. it is represented by the species Bradytriton silus, commonly known as the Finca Chiblac salamander, and has been considered the sister taxon of the genus Oedipina. It is found in north-western Guatemala and in Chiapas, south-eastern Mexico.

Appearance

Adult males measure 39–53 mm (1.5–2.1 in) and adult females 49–53 mm (1.9–2.1 in) in snout–vent length. The body is stocky. The head is relatively broad and essentially continuous with the body. The tail is short and laterally compressed, appearing stout when viewed from the side. The limbs are short and slender with diminutive digits that are, apart from their tips, fused together. Dorsal coloration is reddish brown. The head is mostly black and there are black flecks on the anterior part of the body. The cheeks, sides of the tail, and lower flanks are black with dense white flecks.

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References

1. Bradytriton Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bradytriton
2. Bradytriton on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/59220/54376751

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