Spring Salamander

Amphibians > Salamanders

Overview AT A GLANCE Common Name: Spring Salamander Scientific Name: Gyrinophilus porphyriticus Category: Amphibians Subcategory: Salamanders Size: Total length: 12-22 cm (4.7-8.7 in) Weight: 15-35 g (0.5-1.2 oz) Lifespan: 8-15 years in the wild; up to 18 years...

Ensatina

Amphibians > Newts & Salamanders

OverviewThe Ensatina (Ensatina eschscholtzii) is a legendary, lungless plethodontid salamander native to the moist coastal and montane forests of western North America, spanning from British Columbia through Washington, Oregon, and California into Baja California. In...

Two-lined Salamander

Amphibians > Salamanders & Newts

OverviewThe Northern Two-lined Salamander (Eurycea bislineata) is one of the most abundant, ecologically vital, and agile stream-dwelling lungless salamanders native to the pristine forest watersheds of northeastern North America. Inhabiting cold, spring-fed rocky...

Northern Slimy Salamander

Amphibians > Salamanders & Newts

OverviewThe Northern Slimy Salamander (Plethodon glutinosus) is one of the most famous, abundant, and ecologically significant lungless woodland salamanders native to the temperate hardwood forests of eastern North America. Belonging to the diverse family...