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Salamanders
Wehrle's Salamander
Plethodon wehrlei
The Wehrle's Salamander's peak months vary by region.
Shows up in 0 ecoregions and 2 states
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Salamanders
Wehrle's Salamander
Plethodon wehrlei
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Description
Wehrle's salamander (Plethodon wehrlei) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is bluish-black with big, scattered white spots on its back.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
Wehrle's salamander ranges from New York south to Virginia. The population on the Cumberland Plateau, formerly considered a yellow-spotted color morph, is now considered a new species, the yellow-spotted woodland salamander (P. pauleyi), which was described during the 2019 study.Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
Mating occurs from fall through spring. A large cluster of eggs is laid in early summer in damp logs, soils or moss, and in crevices in caves.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 Wehrle's Salamander
When is the Wehrle's Salamander most active?
The Wehrle's Salamander's peak months vary by region.
Where does the Wehrle's Salamander live?
It has enough records to show in 0 ecoregions and 2 states, including Pennsylvania and West Virginia.