diplokokeina
Diplokokeina is a genus of small to medium-sized, terrestrial salamanders native to the eastern United States. The genus was first described by American herpetologist Edward Drinker Cope in 1866. Diplokokeina species are characterized by their smooth, rounded bodies, short limbs, and a distinctively large head. They are typically found in moist habitats such as forests, swamps, and marshes.
The genus Diplokokeina includes two recognized species: Diplokokeina diastema and Diplokokeina punctata. Diplokokeina diastema, also known
Diplokokeina species are generally solitary and nocturnal, spending most of their time buried in the soil or