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Northern slimy salamander: Plethodon glutinosus (Green, 1818) Abundant Statewide Valley and ridge salamander: Plethodon hoffmani Highton, 1972: Species of special concern Central and south-central counties Wehrle's salamander: Plethodon wehrlei Fowler and Dunn, 1917: Abundant North-central and west-central counties Eastern mud salamander
The domestic demand for salamander meat and body parts greatly exceeds what can sustainably be harvested from the wild. Commercial captive breeding operations so far still rely on the regular introduction of new wild-caught breeding adults, because captive-bred animals have proven difficult to mate.
The hellbender (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis), also known as the hellbender salamander, is a species of aquatic giant salamander endemic to the eastern and central United States. It is the largest salamander in North America. A member of the family Cryptobranchidae, the hellbender is the only extant member of the genus Cryptobranchus.
During the 12-month wait as Hickory Nut Gorge green salamanders are considered for protection, Harlan said the best way for N.C. residents to help is simply to learn, care and take pride in the ...
The ranges of some 34 salamander species, 15 species of frogs and toads, 21 species of snakes, 13 turtle species, and 6 lizard species extend into some portion of the state. Two of these — the Cheat Mountain salamander and West Virginia spring salamander — are endemic to West Virginia.
Catahoula spotted dusky salamander (Desmognathus catahoula) - Recently described species known from eastern Texas and northern Louisiana. Its range may extend into southern Arkansas. [58] Southern two-lined salamander (Eurycea cirrigera) - Widespread east of the Mississippi River, but not recorded west of it. [1]
The South China giant salamander (Andrias sligoi) is a species of very large salamander endemic to southern China, mainly in the Pearl River basin south of the Nanling Mountains. It may be the largest species of salamander and the largest amphibian in the world. It is extremely endangered and nearly extinct in the wild. [3]
They are especially easy to breed compared to other salamanders in their family, which are rarely captive-bred due to the demands of terrestrial life. One attractive feature for research is the large and easily manipulated embryo , which allows viewing of the full development of a vertebrate.