Salamanders
Western Slimy Salamander
Plethodon albagula
Across the regions where it's common, the Western Slimy Salamander peaks from November to April.
Shows up in 4 ecoregions and 4 states
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Salamanders
Western Slimy Salamander
Plethodon albagula
Description
The western slimy salamander (Plethodon albagula), also known as the whitethroat slimy salamander or white-throated slimy salamander, is a species of salamander. The western slimy salamander is typically black in color with white speckling.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
It is endemic to the United States of America and found in two disjunct populations, one from Missouri to Oklahoma, and Arkansas, and another in south-central Texas.Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
Eggs are laid in damp protected locations. The species has no aquatic larval stage.Wikipedia ↗
When and where it's active
Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.
Ecoregions
States
About the Western Slimy Salamander
When is the Western Slimy Salamander most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Western Slimy Salamander peaks from November to April.
Where does the Western Slimy Salamander live?
It has enough records to show in 4 ecoregions and 4 states, including Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas.