''Orthophyia longa'' is a prehistoric
proteid salamander
Salamanders are a group of amphibians typically characterized by their lizard-like appearance, with slender bodies, blunt snouts, short limbs projecting at right angles to the body, and the presence of a tail in both larvae and adults. All t ...
from the
Miocene
The Miocene ( ) is the first epoch (geology), geological epoch of the Neogene Period and extends from about (Ma). The Miocene was named by Scottish geologist Charles Lyell; the name comes from the Greek words (', "less") and (', "new") and mea ...
of Germany. The only known specimen is now lost.
See also
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List of prehistoric amphibian genera
This list of prehistoric amphibians is an attempt to create a comprehensive listing of all genera from the fossil record that have ever been considered to be amphibians, excluding purely vernacular terms. The list includes all commonly accepted gen ...
References
Prehistoric amphibian genera
Miocene amphibians
Proteidae
Neogene amphibians of Europe
Fossil taxa described in 1845
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