Spring SalamanderGyrinophilus porphyriticus

Spring Salamander - Gyrinophilus porphyriticus: https://www.marylandbiodiversity.org/taxon/458
Taxon ID: 458

Summary

Spring Salamander (Gyrinophilus porphyriticus) is a species in the genus Gyrinophilus.

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Western MD only
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Records

MBP has 80 records spanning five counties (Allegany, Frederick, Garrett, Howard, and Washington).

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Status

The Spring Salamander (Gyrinophilus porphyriticus) is a fairly large, heavy-bodied salamander of small streams and seeps, often spring-fed. In Maryland, it is restricted to the Piedmont west into the mountains. The gilled larvae are fully aquatic, while the active adults are often found away from water, especially after rain. The breeding season ranges from late autumn into winter (Conant & Collins 1998; Maryland DNR site; Bishop, 1943).

Description

Spring Salamanders have a conspicuous pale ridge (the canthus rostralis) laterally from the eye to the front of the snout.

Synonyms

Gyrinophilus porphyriticus porphyriticus
Northern Spring Salamander

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