Green Salamander
Aneides aeneus
Conservation Status
Near ThreatenedAmphibia · Caudata · Plethodontidae
About
The green salamander is a species of lungless salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It and the Hickory Nut Gorge green salamander are the only currently-described members of the genus Aneides that inhabit any areas in the eastern half of United States. Rarely seen in the field, the green salamander is an extremely habitat-specific terrestrial species that is seldom found away from its preferred surroundings: moist, shaded rock crevices. Green salamanders have one of the most specialized niches of any salamander.
Fun Fact
This species of Aneides is found almost exclusively in an environment following these guidelines.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Inhabit any areas in the eastern half of United States (all other Aneides salamanders are found west of the Mississippi River).
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Hunting and Collection
- Climate Change