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The northern slimy salamander is called "slimy" because it produces sticky slime from glands on its lower back and tail in order to defend itself from predators. [2] It is also sometimes referred to as the viscid salamander, grey-spotted salamander, slippery salamander, or sticky salamander, depending on which source is consulted.
This is a list of amphibians of Pennsylvania as listed by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. [1] Notes on ranges provided by Pennsylvania Amphibian & Reptile Survey . [ 2 ] Pennsylvania has 41 native species of amphibians, with 23 salamanders and newts, and 18 species of frogs and toads.
Western slimy salamander (Plethodon albagula) Ozark zigzag salamander (Plethodon angusticlavius) Red-backed salamander (Plethodon cinereus) White-spotted slimy salamander (Plethodon cylindraceus) Northern zigzag salamander (Plethodon dorsalis) Dunn's salamander (Plethodon dunni) Northern ravine salamander (Plethodon electromorphus)
Many species within this group (including the nominal species) are commonly known as "slimy salamanders", characterized by a large size, robust build and black-and-white coloration. Not all members of the Plethodon glutinosus group are labelled as slimy salamanders, and species delimitation among slimy salamanders and their close relatives is a ...
Atlantic Coast slimy salamander: Plethodon chlorobryonis: Eastern red-backed salamander: Plethodon cinereus: Secure (S5) White-spotted slimy salamander: Plethodon cylindraceus: Secure (S5) Dixie Caverns salamander: Plethodon dixi: Critically Imperiled (G1) Northern slimy salamander: Plethodon glutinosus: Secure (S5) Valley and ridge salamander ...
This is a checklist of amphibians found in Northern America, based mainly on publications by the Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles. [1] [2] [3] The information about range and status of almost all of these species can be found also for example in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species site. [4]
89 species of amphibians (class Amphibia) and reptiles (class Reptilia) are known to inhabit the state of West Virginia. 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.
This is a list of amphibian species and subspecies found in North Carolina, based mainly on checklists from the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Common and scientific names are according to the Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles publications.