Checklist of Amphibian Species and Identification Guide
Spring Salamander, Gyrinophilus porphyriticus
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| The Spring Salamander, Gyrinophilus porphyriticus, is
divided into four subspecies. The two upper-most photos above are of the
Blue Ridge Spring Salamander, G. p. danielsi. It has a characteristic
dark red (salmon) coloration with dark spots over its back. It is so named
for the area in which it is found (see map). They occur near mountain
brooks and streams and can be found by turning over rocks in the water.
The photo below is a larva of the Northern Spring Salamander, G. p. porphyriticus. Note the external gills typical of all aquatic salamander larvae. Also below is a photo of an adult Northern Spring Salamander. |
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 A photo of the Kentucky Spring Salamander, G. p. duryi. (The Carolina Spring Salamander, G. p. dunni, is not shown.) |
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