Eurycea multiplicata (Cope, 1869)

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

The many-ribbed salamander, with the scientific name Eurycea multiplicata, is a species of salamander belonging to the family Plethodontidae, and it is endemic to the United States.

Habitat Types

Its natural habitats include temperate forests, rivers, freshwater springs, inland karsts, and caves.

Geographic Distribution

Its endemic distribution is restricted to eastern Oklahoma, southwestern Missouri, northwestern Arkansas, and the area of Cherokee County, Kansas.

Reproduction and Movement

Reproduction for this species occurs in water, and long-distance migrations are considered unlikely.

Mating Season Variation

Populations living in thermally stable springs have a longer mating season than populations living in surface streams, which have more variable temperatures.

Mating Activity Period

Based on the timing when females carried spermatozoa in their reproductive tracts, mating activity can occur between July and May.