Louisiana Slimy Salamander
Plethodon kisatchie
A black salamander with small white splotches all over its body. It averages 4.5-7 cm in snout to vent length and has well-developed legs. Its tail is round and about the…
How to identify
A black salamander with small white splotches all over its body. It averages 4.5-7 cm in snout to vent length and has well-developed legs. Its tail is round and about the same length as the body. It has a wide, flat head and a short snout.
Range
North central Louisiana and southern Arkansas.
Habitat
Lives among moist leaf litter in hardwood or pine forest habitats. Often hides under ground debris, rocks, or logs.
Variations
No significant variations in appearance.
Similar species
This species resembles several other black salamanders with white spots, including the white-spotted slimy salamander (*Plethodon cylindraceus*), southern Appalachian salamander (*Plethodon teyahalee*), and cow know salamander (*Plethodon punctatus*).
Name and etymology
Genus
Plethodon
Greek for full of (plethore) teeth (odon).
Origin
Sources
- Tschudi, "1838" 1839. reprinted in Classif. Batr., Mem. Soc. Sci. Nat. Neuchatel, p. 92 ↗
Plethodon. Tschudi, "1838" 1839 - reprinted in Classif. Batr., Mem. Soc. Sci. Nat. Neuchatel, p. 92
Species epithet
kisatchie
Belonging to Kisatchie National Forestz Louisiana.
Origin
Sources
- Highton, 1989.
Plethodon sequoyah. Highton, 1989 -
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At a glance
Range
North central Louisiana and southern Arkansas.
Habitat
Lives among moist leaf litter in hardwood or pine forest habitats. Often hides under ground debris, rocks, or logs.
Guide
Reptiles and Amphibians of North America
Range map
Approximate range. © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap