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Southern Appalachian Salamander

Plethodon teyahalee

Photo by AshleyT
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35.3869, -83.1702

Field Notes

Description:

Mostly black with white flecking. They produce a very slimy substance when threatened, and it makes everything stick to you and not come off!

Habitat:

Found at a wet rock wall at night in a mostly oak/pine forest at high elevations.

Reference Links:

http://srelherp.uga.edu/salamanders/pletey.htm

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Comments (1)
ThatBlueEyedGirl
I know about that sticky substance! it's not pleasant. great photo

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