Gyrinophilus
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Gyrinophilus, the spring salamanders, are a genus of salamanders in the family Plethodontidae. The genus is endemic to the Appalachian Mountains of the eastern United States and Canada.[1] Their habitat is under rocks in cold, clear springs, in wet caves, and in streams in forested areas.
Species
This genus consists of four species:[1][2]
| Binomial name and author | Common name |
|---|---|
| Gyrinophilus gulolineatus Brandon, 1965Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
Berry Cave salamander |
| Gyrinophilus palleucus McCrady, 1954Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
Tennessee cave salamander |
| Gyrinophilus porphyriticus (Green, 1827)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
Spring salamander |
| Gyrinophilus subterraneus Besharse & Holsinger, 1977Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
West Virginia spring salamander |
References
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