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Spring Salamander

Gyrinophilus porphyriticus

Photo by LindaKing2
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Field Notes

Notes:

Possibly a young Red or Spring Salamander...

Species ID Suggestions

Spring Salamander

Gyrinophilus porphyriticus
LisaPowers
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Comments (2)
LindaKing2
It was found under a rock in a small stream flowing into the Conasauga River in Polk County of Southeast TN.
Jellis
where did you find it because it looks like a Tennessee cave salamander (Gyrinophilus palleucus)

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Salamanders of Tennessee
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PublishedMarch 28, 2013

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