Scientific Name: Plethodon glutinosus
Size: 4-8 inches (10.16-20.32 cm) in length
PA Status: Abundant

Habitat Type:
Heavy forested areas, open shale-covered embankments and hillsides adjacent to dense forest.

Colorations:

• The dorsal background is jet black with dense to almost absent white to sliver spots. Some individuals may be uniform black.
• The ventral is slate-grey.
• The gular fold is light brown.

Characteristics:

• Moderately large and robust species.
• The head is moderately large, square and slightly set-off from the body.
• The snout is sharply truncated.
• The limbs are muscular with well-developed fingers and toes.
• The tail is circular in the cross-section and gradually tapers to a point.
• 15-17 costal grooves.

Juvenile coloration and characteristics:

• Similar to adults, but are uniform grey to black with light scattered spots. The ventral lacks pigment.

Confused with:

• Marbled Salamander

Coloration/Pattern Photos:
Adults

Juveniles

Range Map:

References:

• Hulse, C. and McCoy C. J. and Ellen Censky ,1998. Amphibians and Reptiles of Pennsylvania and the Northeast. 106-108pp.
• Petranka, James W. ,1998. Salamanders of the United States and Canada. 354-361pp.

Photo Credits:

• Jason Poston
• Tom Diez
• Bob Hamilton
• Kyle Loucks