.jpg){kind=link}
The Cumberland Plateau salamander (Plethodon kentucki) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is endemic to the Cumberland Plateau, the southeastern United States. Its natural habitat is temperate forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Cumberland Plateau 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 sequoyah
- Plethodon glutinosus
- Plethodon aureolus
- Plethodon cylindraceus
- Plethodon mississippi
- Plethodon punctatus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Amphibia
- Order
- Caudata
- Family
- Plethodontidae
- Genus
- Plethodon
- Species
- Plethodon kentucki
Found one? Take a photo and B.inomen will suggest what it is, free.
Check your photo