Gyrinophilus porphyriticus
| Kingdom |
Phylum |
Class |
Order |
Family |
| ANIMALIA |
CHORDATA |
AMPHIBIA |
CAUDATA |
PLETHODONTIDAE |
| Scientific Name: |
Gyrinophilus porphyriticus |
| Species Authority: |
(Green, 1827) |
Common Name/s:
| English |
– |
Spring Salamander |
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| Taxonomic Notes: |
Some authors include Gyrinophilus subterraneus in this species (Blaney and Blaney 1978). |
Assessment Information
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| Red List Category & Criteria: |
Least Concern
ver 3.1
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| Year Published: |
2004 |
| Assessor/s: |
Geoffrey Hammerson |
| Reviewer/s: |
Global Amphibian Assessment Coordinating Team (Simon Stuart, Janice Chanson, Neil Cox and Bruce Young) |
| Contributor/s: |
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Justification:
Listed as Least Concern in view of its wide distribution, presumed large population, and because it is unlikely to be declining fast enough to qualify for listing in a more threatened category.
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Geographic Range
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| Range Description: |
This species can be found in eastern North America from southern Quebec and southern Maine to northern Georgia, Alabama, and northeastern Mississippi (Conant and Colins 1991). |
| Countries: |
Native: Canada; United States |
| Range Map: |
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Population
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| Population: |
Total adult population size is unknown but surely exceeds 10,000.
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| Population Trend: |
Stable
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Habitat and Ecology
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| Habitat and Ecology: |
Small, clear upland streams; clear springs; caves; shaded seepages; occasionally in swamps and lake margins. Sometimes also in forested wet areas away from streams, especially during rainy periods. Often under rocks, logs, leaves, or moss in or near water. Eggs usually are attached to undersides of rocks in running water.
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| Systems: |
Terrestrial; Freshwater |
| Major Threat(s): |
Deforestation and its impacts on stream conditions are the primary potential threats, but in general this species is secure throughout most of its range.
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Conservation Actions
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| Conservation Actions: |
No conservation measures are needed. It occurs in many protected areas.
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