Midland Mud Salamander
Pseudotriton montanus diastictus

Common Name:	Midland Mud Salamander
Scientific Name:	Pseudotriton montanus diastictus
Etymology:
Genus:	pseudes is Greek for "false" and triton is the Greek sea god.
Species:	montanus is Latin meaning "belonging to a mountain".
Subspecies:	dia is Greek for "throughout", stiktos is Greek for "dotted". Referring to the distinct spotting on the dorsum.
Average Length:	3 - 6.5 in. (7.5 - 16.5 cm)
Virginia Record Length:
Record length:	8.1 in. (20.7 cm)

 

Virginia Fish and Wildlife Information Service: Species Booklet

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Lee Co.