Herpetology Lab - Salamander ID Quiz Study Guide

Vocabulary study cards covering identification notes and scientific names for various salamander species.

Desmognathus monticola

Three-lined Salamander (Eurycea guttolineata)

A tan salamander with a very long tail, 3 dark stripes, and lots of spots on its belly.

Southern Two-Lined Salamander (Eurycea cirrigera)

A yellow salamander with two dark line stripes, brown spots on top, and black eyes.

Southern Red Salamander (Pseudotriton ruber)

A light brown salamander with yellow/white coloration, brown spots, and closed eyes.

Apalachicola Dusky Salamander (Desmognathus apalachicolae)

A brown salamander featuring light color on both sides, an open mouth, black eyes, a light brown stomach, and a smooth belly.

Dwarf Salamander (Eurycea quadridigitata)

A small dark brown/yellow salamander with small dashes and a yellow belly.

Four-toed Salamander (Hemidactylium scutatum)

A tiny, white salamander marked with black dots and a narrow, thin tail.

Many-lined Salamander (Stereochilus marginatus)

A really small salamander with a brown top side, a yellow bottom side, and black dots on the bottom.

Spotted Dusky Salamander (Desmognathus conanti)

A small salamander with a light venter, a curved tail, and dark dots on its stomach.

Southern Dusky Salamander (Desmognathus auriculatus)

A small, thin, straight, brown salamander with dark stripes on its venter and cream color dots.

Southeastern Slimy Salamander (Plethodon grobmani)

A black/dark grey salamander with white spots on sides and stomach, 4 fingers, 5 toes, black eyes, eye lids, and an appearance that looks like a long frog.

Mole Salamander (Ambystoma talpoideum)

A dark brown salamander with a big head, black eyes, long toes, a thin tail, and a little bit of light brown spots.

Marbled Salamander (Ambystoma opacum)

A salamander with black stripes on its tail, white eyes, a little grey, and black dots.

Eastern Tiger Salamander (Ambystoma tigrinum)

A medium-sized black/brown salamander with yellow dots on its body, 4 fingers, 5 toes, eye lids, and a thin pointed tail.