Gyrinophilus, the spring salamanders, are a genus of salamanders in the family Plethodontidae. The genus is endemic to the Appalachian Mountains of the eastern United States and Canada.[1] Their habitat is under rocks in cold, clear springs, in wet caves, and in streams in forested areas.
This genus consists of four species:[1] [2]
Binomial name and author | Common name |
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Gyrinophilus gulolineatus | Berry Cave salamander |
Gyrinophilus palleucus | Tennessee cave salamander |
Gyrinophilus porphyriticus | Spring salamander |
Gyrinophilus subterraneus | West Virginia spring salamander |