West Virginia Spring Salamander
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Gyrinophilus subterraneus Besharse & Holsinger, 1977 |
The West Virginia Spring Salamander (Gyrinophilus subterraneus) 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] References
- Hammerson, G & Beachy, C. 2004. Gyrinophilus subterraneus. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 23 July 2007.