Order Caudata Genus Plethodon | Phylum Chordata Family Plethodontidae Scientific name Plethodon teyahalee Rank Species | |
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Similar Woodland salamander, Salamander, Southern gray‑cheeked salamander, Amphibians, Red‑cheeked salamander | ||
The southern Appalachian salamander, scientific name Plethodon teyahalee, is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae.
Distribution
It is endemic to the southern Appalachian Mountains in the Southeastern United States, where it is found within the states of Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Tennessee. The salamander's altitudinal range extends to 1,550 m.
Its natural habitat is temperate Appalachian forests.
The species is threatened by habitat loss.
References
Southern Appalachian salamander Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA