Valley and Ridge Salamander (Plethodon hoffmani)

Valley and Ridge Salamander, a reference photo — Photo: Benjamin Genter · Public domain

The valley and ridge salamander (Plethodon hoffmani) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae endemic to the Appalachian Mountains in the eastern United States.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Valley and Ridge Salamander being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Plethodon electromorphus
Plethodon richmondi
Plethodon virginia
Plethodon sherando
Plethodon ventralis
Plethodon hubrichti

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Caudata
Family: Plethodontidae
Genus: Plethodon
Species: Plethodon hoffmani

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