Peaks of Otter Salamander
Plethodon hubrichti

Common Name:	Peaks of Otter Salamander
Scientific Name:	Plethodon hubrichti
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:	hubrichti is in honor of Leslie Hubricht (1908-2005).
Average Length:	3.2 - 4.8 in. (8.1 - 12.2 cm)
Virginia Record Length:	5.1 in. (13.1 cm)
Record length:	5.1 in. (13.1 cm)

 

Virginia Wildlife Action Plan Rating Tier II - Very High Conservation Need - Has a high risk of extinction or extirpation. Populations of these species are at very low levels, facing real threat(s), or occur within a very limited distribution. Immediate management is needed for stabilization and recovery.

 

Virginia Fish and Wildlife Information Service: Species Booklet

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Eggmass Bedford Co.	Juveniles Bedford Co.	Subadult Bedford Co.	Adult Bedford Co.	Adult Bedford Co.	Adult Botetourt Co.
Amelanistic Adult Bedford Co.