Cumberland Plateau Salamander

Range

Ranges throughout the Cumberland Plateau of eastern Kentucky into southern West Virginia and western Virginia.

Habitats

Found in a variety of moist woodland habitats with lots of rocky places to hide.

Identification

A black salamander with white spots all over, that are more prevalent on its sides. It grows to 4-5 cm in snout-vent length. Its tail and ventrum color is often slightly lighter than the body. It has noticeable costal grooves.

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