Northern Spring Salamander — printable fact sheet
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Northern Spring Salamander
Gyrinophilus porphyriticus
The Northern Spring Salamander is a slender, aquatic amphibian known for its pinkish to reddish coloration and faint dark spots along its body. It is a secretive species that primarily inhabits cold, clear, rocky streams and springs in the Appalachian Mountains and northeastern …
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- Unlike many salamanders, the Northern Spring Salamander preys on other amphibians, including smaller salamanders and their larvae.
- Northern Spring Salamanders are lungless and breathe entirely through their skin and the lining of their mouth. Their larvae can take up to 5 years to metamorphose into adults, much longer than most salamander species. They are highly sensitive to water pollution, making them important indicators of stream health.
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