genus

Cave and Spring Salamanders

Gyrinophilus

Field notes

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. Their habitat is under rocks in cold, clear springs, in wet caves, and in streams in forested areas.

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Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Most observed native cave and spring salamanders All

Native to the US, by observations.