About Plethodon stormi Highton & Brame, 1965
Scientific Nomenclature and Coloration
The Siskiyou Mountains salamander, scientifically named Plethodon stormi Highton & Brame, 1965, is rich brown with white speckles.
Body Size
Excluding its tail, which varies in length, it reaches approximately 9 cm (4 inches) long.
Respiratory Trait
As with all plethodontids, this species lacks lungs and breathes through its moist skin.
Activity Patterns
It is nocturnal, favors cool, moist environments, and is most active during rainfall or periods of high humidity. During hot spells and freezing weather, it remains underground.
Habitat and Altitude Range
Its preferred natural habitat is rocky forest areas, found at altitudes between 490 and 1,463 meters (1,608 and 4,800 feet).
Reproductive Trait
Adult female Siskiyou Mountains salamanders lay a clutch of 2 to 18 eggs once every two years.
