The southern Appalachian salamander (Plethodon teyahalee) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. This species also belongs in the Plethodon Glutinosus complex, which is also known as the group of Lungless Slimy Salamanders in the Eastern United States.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Southern Appalachian 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 chattahoochee
- Plethodon cylindraceus
- Plethodon chlorobryonis
- Plethodon aureolus
- Plethodon mississippi
- Plethodon punctatus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Amphibia
- Order
- Caudata
- Family
- Plethodontidae
- Genus
- Plethodon
- Species
- Plethodon teyahalee
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