Metadata

Eurycea spelaea

(Stegneger 1892)

ORDERFAMILY
UrodelaPlethodontidae

Synonyms

Typhlotriton spelaeus  Stejneger 1892

Common name is Western Grotto Salamander

Country

USA, Ozark Highlands

Habitat

This species is troglobitic (i.e terrestrial)

Conservation Status

[LC]

Key References

Potter, F.E. Jr. and Sweet, S.S. Journal Article 1981 Generic boundaries in Texas cave salamanders, and a redescription of Typhlomolge robusta (Amphibia: Plethodontidae)
Hillis, D.M., Chamberlain, D.E., Wilcox, T.P. and Chippindale, P.T. Journal Article 2001 A new species of subterranean blind salamander (Plethodontidae: Hemidactyliini: Eurycea: Typhlomolge) from Austin, Texas, and a systematic revision of central Texas paedomorphic salamanders