Dixie Caverns Salamander

The Dixie Caverns salamander (Plethodon dixi) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is endemic to the state of Virginia in the United States. It is most often found in Roanoke County, but several specimens have been recorded in surrounding counties. It was commonly confused with Wehrle's salamander (P. wehrlei) and was merged with that species shortly after description, but a 2019 study reaffirmed it as a distinct species.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Dixie Caverns 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 jacksoni
• Plethodon wehrlei
• Plethodon ouachitae
• Plethodon hubrichti
• Plethodon virginia

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Amphibia

Order

Caudata

Family

Plethodontidae

Genus

Plethodon

Species

Plethodon dixi

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