Rhyacotriton

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Rhyacotriton

amphibian genus

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Caudata
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…northwestern United States; 1 genus, Rhyacotriton, and 4 species.Family Salamandridae (salamanders and newts)Generalized form and habit; moderate size, to 30 cm; limbs with 4 fingers, 4 to 5 toes; usually no external gills or spiracle; Paleocene to present; Europe; North Africa; Middle East; Afghanistan to Japan, China, and…
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…northwestern United States; 1 genus, Rhyacotriton, and 4 species.Family Salamandridae (salamanders and newts)Generalized form and habit; moderate size, to 30 cm; limbs with 4 fingers, 4 to 5 toes; usually no external gills or spiracle; Paleocene to present; Europe; North Africa; Middle East; Afghanistan to Japan, China, and…
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