Shenandoah Mountain Salamander
Plethodon virginia

 

Common Name:	Shenandoah Mountain Salamander
Scientific Name:	Plethodon virginia
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:	virginia refers to Virginia.
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Virginia Wildlife Action Plan Rating Tier III - High Conservation Need - Extinction or extirpation is possible. Populations of these species are in decline or have declined to low levels or are in a restricted range. Management action is needed to stabilize or increase populations.

 

Virginia Fish and Wildlife Information Service: Species Booklet

 

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