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Cheat Mountain Salamander (Plethodon nettingi)

Cheat Mountain Salamander

Plethodon nettingi

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About the Cheat Mountain Salamander

The Cheat Mountain salamander (Plethodon nettingi) is a species of small, threatened woodland salamander found only on Cheat Mountain, and a few nearby mountains, in the eastern highlands of West Virginia. It and the West Virginia spring salamander (Gyrinophilus subterraneus) are the only vertebrate species with ranges restricted to that state.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Cheat Mountain Salamander?

The scientific name of the Cheat Mountain Salamander is Plethodon nettingi.

Is the Cheat Mountain Salamander endangered?

The Cheat Mountain Salamander is classified as Unknown on the IUCN Red List.

How many Cheat Mountain Salamander sightings have been recorded?

230 observations of the Cheat Mountain Salamander have been recorded on iNaturalist.

230 observations on iNaturalist
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