Spring Salamander (Gyrinophilus porphyriticus)
Created: March 28th, 2025 - 02:13 AM
Last Modified: March 28th, 2025 - 02:13 AM Entered by: Canines For Conservation Ballew
Record 380795
Last Modified: March 28th, 2025 - 02:13 AM Entered by: Canines For Conservation Ballew
Record 380795
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Country: United States |
State: Virginia |
County: Bedford County |
Time: 2025-03-22 14:29:00 |
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Qty: 1 |
Age: Larva |
Sex: -- |
Method: Visual encounter |
Habitat: shallow pool in the creek crevices |
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Body Temperature: ----- |
Air Temperature: 62.00F |
Ground Temperature: ----- |
Humidity: 29% |
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Sky Conditions: Clear |
Moon Phase: ----- |
Elevation: 930.00ft |
Barometric Pressure: ----- |
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Notes
Tiny spring salamander larval found swimming with a couple of siblings/friends in a safe, smooth part of a gentle stream. It was a sunny day and the water was beautifully clear. Many salamanders and other creatures in the area, healthy environment. Substrate consisted of small pebbles, silt, and leaves, as well as medium to large size rocks. This area of the creek ran through flat, grassy terrain with mild tree coverage.
GPS: 37°22'10" N / 79°42'41" W
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C4C ID: # MS-037
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