Eurycea quadridigitata (Holbrook, 1842) is a animal in the Plethodontidae family, order Caudata, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Eurycea quadridigitata (Holbrook, 1842)

Eurycea quadridigitata (Holbrook, 1842)

Eurycea quadridigitata, the southeastern dwarf salamander, is a small slender salamander with four toes per foot and variable coloration.

Genus
Eurycea
Order
Caudata
Class
Amphibia

About Eurycea quadridigitata (Holbrook, 1842)

Eurycea quadridigitata, commonly known as the southeastern dwarf salamander, reaches a total length of 2.0 to 3.5 inches. This species has a slender body and a long tail. Its base coloration is typically yellow-brown, marked with darker brown blotches and dark stripes running along each side, though individual pattern and color can vary widely. Its specific epithet quadridigitata refers to the fact that every foot of this salamander has four toes.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Chordata Amphibia Caudata Plethodontidae Eurycea

More from Plethodontidae

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