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This is a list of amphibians native to the state of Virginia. Species which are endemic to Virginia are bolded. Anura (frogs and toads) Name Species / Subspecies
Like most woodland salamanders, the Shenandoah salamander eats mites, flies, small beetles, springtails, and other soil invertebrates. [9] No direct observation of predation of the Shenandoah salamander has ever been reported, but potential predators residing within the habitat of the Shenandoah salamander include ring-necked snakes, short-tailed shrews, brown thrashers, and towhees. [10]
This is a list of the amphibians that occur in the Shenandoah National Park in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western Virginia. Abundant refers to species that may be seen daily in its suitable habitat and season, and counted in relatively large numbers.
With total population numbers in the low hundreds, scientists say Hickory Nut Gorge green salamanders are in urgent need of protection. With total population numbers in the low hundreds ...
The Shenandoah Mountain salamander (Plethodon virginia) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae native to the eastern United States. It should not be confused with the Shenandoah salamander ( P. shenandoah ), which inhabits Shenandoah National Park, east of Shenandoah Mountain .
The Peaks of Otter salamander (Plethodon hubrichti) is a species of salamanders in the family Plethodontidae. It is endemic to the Peaks of Otter area in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. [1] [2] It is a montane salamander found at elevations above 442 m (1,450 ft), [3] but more commonly above 760 m (2,490 ft). It can be locally common, but ...
This species of plethodon salamander is a high-altitude species found in the southern Blue Ridge Mountains. [8] Their range includes northwest North Carolina and portions of Tennessee and Virginia into which the mountains extend. However, these salamanders are restricted to a few counties in the mentioned states. [8]
The flat-headed salamander (Desmognathus planiceps) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is endemic to the United States, where it is known from Virginia and likely North Carolina. [3] [4] [2]