Orthophyia

Orthophyia longa is a prehistoric proteid salamander from the Miocene[1] of Europe. It is now extinct. Its modern relatives include the olm and the mudpuppies.

Orthophyia
Temporal range: Miocene
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Orthophyia

Meyer, 1845
Species:
O. longa

See also

  • Prehistoric amphibian
  • List of prehistoric amphibians

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