Valley And Ridge Salamander (Plethodon hoffmani)
Created: April 1st, 2017 - 04:09 PM
Last Modified: April 1st, 2017 - 04:09 PM Entered by: Nathan Richendollar
Record 273358
Last Modified: April 1st, 2017 - 04:09 PM Entered by: Nathan Richendollar
Record 273358
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Country: United States |
State: Virginia |
County: Alleghany County |
Time: 2017-04-01 01:45:00 |
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Qty: 1 |
Age: Adult |
Sex: Male |
Method: Log flipping |
Habitat: Mixed forest slope above natural spring |
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Body Temperature: ----- |
Air Temperature: 58.00F |
Ground Temperature: ----- |
Humidity: ----- |
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Sky Conditions: Few clouds |
Moon Phase: ----- |
Elevation: 2400.00ft |
Barometric Pressure: ----- |
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Notes
One Valley and Ridge Salamander seen under a small deciduous log amid a mixed forest slope in the Western Virginia Alleghenies. It only took three logs to find the creature, which at first looked to be a lead-backed phase Red-backed. When I picked it up, however, it became obvious that the salamander had a tail much longer than its body, a different belly pattern than the typical red-back salamander, and more costal grooves. This is my first Valley and Ridge, found as the light green dogwoods started blooming in Old Dominion's mountains. Habitat shot included in vouchers.
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