Salamanders
Chamberlain's Dwarf Salamander
Eurycea chamberlaini
Across the regions where it's common, the Chamberlain's Dwarf Salamander peaks from February to April.
Shows up in 2 ecoregions and 1 state
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Salamanders
Chamberlain's Dwarf Salamander
Eurycea chamberlaini
Description
Chamberlain's dwarf salamander (Eurycea chamberlaini) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae, endemic to the United States. Chamberlain's dwarf salamander is a very small species, averaging just 2.5 centimetres (1.0 in) in total length.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
Eurycea chamberlaini can be found in only North Carolina and South Carolina, specifically the Piedmonts of South Carolina and North Carolina, as well as the Upper Coastal Plain of South Carolina and the Central Coastal Plain of North Carolina. Chamberlain's dwarf salamander can be found in lotic environments and prefers the areas around streams or seepage from springs and ponds.Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
The reproductive season is October through April with the eggs being laid around winter time and hatching during spring. The males have lateral head courtship glands that are only present during the putative mating season.Wikipedia ↗
When and where it's active
Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.
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About the Chamberlain's Dwarf Salamander
When is the Chamberlain's Dwarf Salamander most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Chamberlain's Dwarf Salamander peaks from February to April.
Where does the Chamberlain's Dwarf Salamander live?
It has enough records to show in 2 ecoregions and 1 states, including North Carolina.