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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
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.
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]
With total population numbers in the low hundreds, scientists say Hickory Nut Gorge green salamanders are in urgent need of protection.
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).
The eastern garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis sirtalis), the state snake of Virginia. This is a list of reptiles found in the state of Virginia, ...
The hindfoot of a wandering salamander is seen just before it takes a step forward. Scientists say its blood-powered toes help this salamander moves hundreds of feet in the air (Photo by William P ...
Plethodon is a genus of salamanders in the family Plethodontidae. They are commonly known as woodland salamanders. [2] All members of the genus are endemic to North America (Canada and the United States). [2] They have no aquatic larval stage. In some species, such as the red-backed salamander (Plethodon cinereus). [3] Young hatch in the adult ...