Southern Appalachian Salamanders (SAS)

Salamander Details

Page ID: 5

Name: Green Salamander

Habitat: Green salamanders typically inhabit moist, shady crevices in cliffs and rock faces. In North Carolina, the green salamander is found only in a small mountainous region in the southwestern corner of the state.

Description: The green salamander has an unmistakable lichen-like pattern of green or yellow-green on a dark background. This salamander is laterally flattened and has squared toe tips.

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