Northern Two-lined Salamander
Eurycea bislineata
| Common Name: | Northern Two-lined Salamander |
| Scientific Name: | Eurycea bislineata |
| Etymology: | |
| Genus: | Eurycea has no known meaning, but is thought
to be mythological in nature. |
| Species: | bislineata is Latin meaning "two lined or striped".
Referring to the two lines found on the dorsum. |
| Average Length: | 2.5 - 3.3 in. (6.4 - 9.5 cm) |
| Virginia Record Length: | |
| Record length: | 4.8 in. (12.1 cm) |
For additional information see: The Distribution and Identification of Two-lined Salamanders in Virginia
Virginia Fish and Wildlife Information Service: Species Booklet
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| Adult with eggs Loudoun Co. |
Adult - Fairfax Co. | Larvae - Fairfax Co. | |