Blue Ridge Spring Salamander
Gyrinophilus porphyriticus danielsi

Common Name:	Blue Ridge Spring Salamander
Scientific Name:	Gyrinophilus porphyriticus danielsi
Etymology:
Genus:	gyrinos is Greek for "tadpole", philos is Greek for "loving" or "fond of". Referring to the multi-year larval stage.
Species:	porphyros is Greek for "reddish-brown or purple" icus is a Latin suffix that calls attention to the color. Referring to dorsal color of the salamander.
Subspecies:	danielsi is in honor of Lewis Ernest Daniels (1886-1955)
Average Length:	5 - 7.5 in. (12.5 - 19 cm)
Virginia Record Length:
Record length:	8.1 in. (20.5 cm)

 

Virginia Fish and Wildlife Information Service: Species Booklet

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