Plethodon electromorphus Highton, 1999

Common Name and Classification

Plethodon electromorphus, commonly called the northern ravine salamander, is a small terrestrial salamander.

Adult Size

Adults measure 7.5–11.5 cm (3.0–4.5 in) in total length.

Body Shape

It has an elongated, slender body with short legs.

Dorsal Coloration

Its base color ranges from brown to nearly black, and is covered in tiny silvery white, bronzy or brassy specks.

Lateral Markings

It has very small, irregular white blotches along its lower sides.

Ventral Coloration

Its belly is almost uniformly dark, while its chin is lightly mottled.

Geographic Range

This species has been recorded in Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.

Natural Habitats

Its natural habitats are temperate forests and rocky areas.