Table of Contents
Wikipedia
Gyrinophilus
Gyrinophilus, commonly referred to as Spring salamanders, is a genus of salamanders in the Plethodontidae family, endemic to the Appalachian mountains of the eastern USA and Canada. Their habitat is under rocks in cold, clear springs and streams in forested areas.
Species
This genus consists of the following four species:
| Binomial Name and Author | Common Name |
|---|---|
| Gyrinophilus gulolineatus Brandon, 1965 | Berry Cave Salamander |
| Gyrinophilus palleucus McCrady, 1954 | Tennessee Cave Salamander |
| Gyrinophilus porphyriticus (Green, 1827) | Spring Salamander |
| Gyrinophilus subterraneus Besharse & Holsinger, 1977 | West Virginia Spring Salamander |
References
- Cope, E.D. 1869. A review of the species of PLETHODONTIDÆ and DESMOGNATHIDÆ. Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia, vol. 21, pp. 93-118.
Source:
Wikipedia
Unreviewed
Disclaimer
EOL content is automatically assembled from many different content providers. As a result, from time to time you may find pages on EOL that are confusing.
To request an improvement, please leave a comment on the page. Thank you!
