Cumberland Plateau Salamander
Plethodon kentucki

Common Name:	Cumberland Plateau Salamander
Scientific Name:	Plethodon kentucki
Etymology:
Genus:	plethore is Greek meaning "fullness or full of",  odon is Greek for "teeth". Referring to  the number of paravomerine and vomerine teeth.
Species:	kentucki refers to Kentucky
Average Length:	3.9 - 6.6 in. (9.8 - 16.8 cm)
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Virginia Wildlife Action Plan Rating Tier IV - Moderate Conservation Need - The species may be rare in parts of its range, particularly on the periphery. Populations of these species have demonstrated a significant declining trend or one is suspected which, if continued, is likely to qualify this species for a higher tier in the foreseeable future. Long-term planning is necessary to stabilize or increase populations.

 

Virginia Fish and Wildlife Information Service: Species Booklet

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