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(Eurycea bislineata) The two-lined is one of the smallest salamanders in the cove forest. This species is found under logs and rocks in the moist soil conditions, usually near water. Breeding occurs...
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(Rana sylvatica) This medium sized frog is primarily a northern species with its most southerly distribution associated with the cove forests of the mountain of SC. It is ieasily identifiied by its...
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• Order Anura • Hatches from eggs laid in water • Some eggs laid in moist land areas or dropped into water or swept into water by rains or carried to water by parent • Developmental stage between egg...
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• Ambystoma maculatum • Widespread in the United States • Stoutly built, 15.2 - 24.8 cm (6 - 9.75 inches) • Black, blue-black, dark gray or dark brown above • Two irregular rows of round, yellow or...
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• Color varies from brown to green • Protective coloration • Adult male has bright yellow throat • Dorsolateral ridges end on body not reaching groin • Center of the eardrum (tympanum) is elevated •...
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• Pseudotriton ruber • Red salamander with heavy black pigment under the chin • Tail is spotted almost to the tip • Bulging eyes • Smooth skin • Lives in cool, moist habitats under stones, mosses and...
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Bufo quercicus • Smallest toad in North America - 1.9 - 3.3 cm (0.75 - 1.25 inches) • White to orange stripe down middle of back • 4 - 5 pairs of dark blotches on back • Cranial crests not apparent •...
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York County has a popular icon called Greg the Frog, everyone’s favorite amphibian. While he may be well known, his real counterparts aren’t the favorite subject to talk about. How much do we really...