Blue Ridge Spring
Salamander
(Gryinophilus porphyriticus danielsi) |
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DESCRIPTION: One of the largest
lungless salamanders. Is divided into four subspecies. It
has a characteristic dark red (salmon) coloration with dark
spots over its back, distinct pale bar with black line below,.
It is so named for the area in which it is found 4 1/4-8 5/8"
(10.8-21.9 cm).
RANGE: High mountains along North
Carolina - Tennessee border.
HABITAT: They occur near mountain brooks
and streams and can be found by turning over rocks in the water.
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