About Plethodon cheoah Highton & Peabody, 2000
The Cheoah Bald salamander, scientifically named Plethodon cheoah, is a species of salamander in the Plethodontidae family. This species is endemic to the state of North Carolina in the United States. Its natural habitat is temperate forests, and it faces threats from habitat loss. Before it was confirmed as a distinct species, it was classified as a variant of the red-cheeked salamander.