Metadata

Gyrinophilus subterraneus

Besharse and Holsinger 1977

ORDERFAMILY
UrodelaPlethodontidae

Synonyms

None.

Common name is West Virginia Spring Salamander

Country

USA, Appalachian Mountains

Habitat

This species is stygobitic (i.e. aquatic)

Conservation Status

[EN D]

Key References

Miller, B.T. and Niemiller, M. Journal Article 2008 Distribution and relative abundance of Tennessee Cave Salamanders (Gyrinophilus palleucus and Gyrinophilus gulolineatus) with an emphasis on Tennessee populations
Niemiller, M.L., Glorioso, B.M., Fenolio, D.B., Reynolds, R.G., Taylor, S.J. and Miller, B.T., Journal Article 2016 Growth, survival, longevity, and population size of the Big Mouth Cave salamander (Gyrinophilus palleucus necturoides) from the type locality in Grundy County, Tennessee, USA
IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group Book 2024 Amphibian conservation action plan: A status review and roadmap for global amphibian conservation