Appalachian Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles

Spring Salamander (Gyrinophilus porphyriticus)

October 2, 2011

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Adapted from the U. S. Geological survey:

The Spring Salamander, Gyrinophilus porphyriticus, is divided into four subspecies: Blue Ridge Spring Salamander, (G. p. danielsi); Carolina Spring Salamander (Gyrinophilus porphyriticus dunni); Kentucky Spring Salamander (Gyrinophilus porphyriticus duryi); Northern Spring Salamander (Gyrinophilus porphyriticus porphyriticus).

It has a characteristic light red (salmon) to grayish purple to light brown coloration with dark spots over its back and sides. They occur near mountain brooks and streams and can be found by turning over rocks in the water.

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