Salamanders
White-spotted Slimy Salamander
Plethodon cylindraceus
Across the regions where it's common, the White-spotted Slimy Salamander peaks from March to November.
Shows up in 4 ecoregions and 3 states
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Salamanders
White-spotted Slimy Salamander
Plethodon cylindraceus
Description
The white-spotted slimy salamander (Plethodon cylindraceus) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae endemic to the Eastern United States. Plethodon cylindraceus, like most salamanders, feature slender bodies, short noses, and long tails.Wikipedia ↗Animal Diversity Web ↗
Habitat
Plethodon cylindraceus occurs in the southern Appalachian and piedmont regions of the Appalachian Highlands, as well as the southern coastal plain. It is found in the Blue Ridge and Piedmont physiographic provinces of Virginia and North Carolina, west to the French Broad River and south to the Northern Piedmont of South Carolina.Animal Diversity Web ↗
When it's active
During the spring, male Plethodon cylindraceus search for female mates typically underneath logs. Plethodon cylindraceus begins courtship and mating in the spring and fall.Animal Diversity Web ↗
When and where it's active
Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.
Ecoregions
States
About the White-spotted Slimy Salamander
When is the White-spotted Slimy Salamander most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the White-spotted Slimy Salamander peaks from March to November.
Where does the White-spotted Slimy Salamander live?
It has enough records to show in 4 ecoregions and 3 states, including North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.