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Salamanders

Western Dwarf Salamander

Eurycea paludicola

Across the regions where it's common, the Western Dwarf Salamander peaks from November to March.

Shows up in 1 ecoregion and 2 states

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Salamanders

Western Dwarf Salamander

Eurycea paludicola

Look, don't take. Many states regulate collecting reptiles and amphibians. Photograph it, log it on iNaturalist and leave it where you found it.

Description

The western dwarf salamander (Eurycea paludicola) is species of salamander native to the southern United States.Wikipedia ↗

Habitat

It ranges from southern Mississippi east through Louisiana to eastern Texas.Wikipedia ↗
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When and where it's active

Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.

PeakShoulderQuiet

Ecoregions

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Piney Woods and Loess Hills

States

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
LouisianaTexas

About the Western Dwarf Salamander

When is the Western Dwarf Salamander most active?

Across the regions where it's common, the Western Dwarf Salamander peaks from November to March.

Where does the Western Dwarf Salamander live?

It has enough records to show in 1 ecoregions and 2 states, including Louisiana and Texas.