The salamander larvae are strictly aquatic. porphyriticus (northern spring salamander) and G.p. Historical versus Current Distribution. Here in Alabama, we’ve got slimy salamanders, Webster’s salamanders and Red Hill salamanders. Salamanders are carnivorous and most lay their eggs in water. 2. In addition, we’ve got spotted salamanders, reticulated salamanders (which just happen to be one of the biggest amphibians in the world), Alabama mudpuppies, plus a whole lot more.
Uncommon in all regions above Fall Line Hills except for Interior Plateau where it is apparently absent. Somewhat spotty distribution. Brandon (1966c) recognized four subspecies. dunni (Carolina spring salamander). Salamanders in Alabama include at least 43 different types . Gyrinophilus porphyriticus (Green, 1827) Spring Salamander. They are secretive, typically nocturnal and voiceless. 1. Habitat: … Although they resemble lizards, they lack the scales, claws and external ear openings of the reptile group. Christopher K. Beachy 1.

The spring salamander ranges throughout the Appalachian Mountains from Quebec to Alabama 1. Includes G.p. The species primarily frequents the cool, well oxygenated waters of headwater streams (small streams that are the origins of most rivers), though it may also be found in springs and seepages 1,2.

Spring salamanders (Gyrinophilus porphyriticus) range from the middle of Maine southwest along the Appalachian spine (Dunn, 1926; Brandon, 1967c; French, 1976; Petranka, 1998). Low Conservation Concern. Salamanders are small lizard-like amphibians having moist, porous scaleless skin and four, often weak or rudimentary legs.