Tennessee Cave Salamander
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The Tennessee Cave Salamander (Gyrinophilus palleucus) is a species of salamander in the Plethodontidae family. It is endemic to the United States. Its natural habitats are inland karsts and caves. It is threatened by habitat loss.
[edit] Source
- Hammerson, G & Beachy, C. 2004. Gyrinophilus palleucus. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 23 July 2007.
[edit] External links
NewScientist.com: Salamanders formed new species despite interbreeding Distribution and relative abundance of Tennessee cave salamanders (Gyrinophilus palleucus and Gyrinophilus gulolineatus) with an emphasis on Tennessee populations
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