Gyrinophilus palleucus
McRady 1954
| ORDER | FAMILY |
|---|---|
| Urodela | Plethodontidae |
Synonyms
None.
Common name is Tennessee Cave Salamander
Country
USA, Interior Low PlateauHabitat
This species is stygobitic (i.e. aquatic)
Conservation Status
[VU B2ab(iii, v)]
Key References
| Huntsman, B.M., Venarsky, M.P., Benstead, J.P., and Huryn, A.D. | Journal Article | 2011 | Effects of organic matter availability on the life history and production of a top vertebrate predator (Plethodontidae: Gyrinophilus palleucus) in two cave streams |
| Venarsky, M.P., Huntsman, B.M., Huryn, A.D., Benstead, J.P. and Kuhajda, B.R. | Journal Article | 2014 | Quantitative food web analysis supports the energy‑limitation hypothesis in cave stream ecosystems |
| IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group | Book | 2024 | Amphibian conservation action plan: A status review and roadmap for global amphibian conservation |