Salamanders
Valley and Ridge Salamander
Plethodon hoffmani
Across the regions where it's common, the Valley and Ridge Salamander peaks from February to April.
Shows up in 1 ecoregion and 1 state
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Salamanders
Valley and Ridge Salamander
Plethodon hoffmani
Description
The valley and ridge salamander (Plethodon hoffmani) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae endemic to the Appalachian Mountains in the eastern United States. The valley and ridge salamander is a terrestrial salamander which a total length of 80 to 137 millimetres (3.1 to 5.4 in).Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
The natural habitat of the valley and ridge salamander is hardwood forests of the Valley and Ridge province of the Appalachian Mountains, up to 1,400 m (4,600 ft) in elevation. This species can be found in the Appalachians from the Susquehanna River Valley in central Pennsylvania, through western Maryland and eastern West Virginia, south to the New River in southwestern Virginia.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 Valley and Ridge Salamander
When is the Valley and Ridge Salamander most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Valley and Ridge Salamander peaks from February to April.
Where does the Valley and Ridge Salamander live?
It has enough records to show in 1 ecoregions and 1 states, including Pennsylvania.