Big Levels Salamander
Plethodon sherando
High risk of extinction in the wild
Source: IUCN Red List
About the Big Levels Salamander
The Big Levels salamander (Plethodon sherando) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is endemic to Virginia in the eastern United States. First described in 2004, the specific name sherando is from Sherando Lake in the George Washington National Forest. Its common name refers to the Big Levels area of southeastern Augusta County, Virginia, a series of flat to gently rolling mountain tops in the Blue Ridge Mountains, where it was found.
Key Facts
- Vulnerable - facing a high risk of extinction.
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Big Levels Salamander?
The scientific name of the Big Levels Salamander is Plethodon sherando.
Is the Big Levels Salamander endangered?
The Big Levels Salamander is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
How many Big Levels Salamander sightings have been recorded?
209 observations of the Big Levels Salamander have been recorded on iNaturalist.
