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Plethodon Oconaluftee
The southern Appalachian salamander (''Plethodon teyahalee'') is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. This species also belongs in the ''Plethodon Glutinosus complex'', which is also known as the group of Lungless Slimy Salamanders in the Eastern United States. Description The Southern Appalachian Salamander, ''P. teyahalee'', is a large black salamander with very small dorsal white spots and larger lateral white spots. Females also tend to be larger than males, which assists them in carrying eggs. The belly of this species is usually a slate gray, and the chin is usually a lighter coloration than the belly. They can reach sizes between 7 and 17 cm (4.75 in to 6.75 in). They have about 16 costal grooves on their lateral side. Distribution ''P. teyahalee'' is endemic to the southern Appalachian Mountains in the southeastern United States, where it is found in small portions of North Georgia, northwestern South Carolina, west of the French Broad River in weste ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richard Highton
Richard Highton (December 24, 1927 – February 19, 2025) was an American herpetologist, an expert on the biological classification of woodland salamanders. Background Highton was born in Chicago. His father encouraged his son to have an interest in herpetology. In 1950 he was awarded a bachelor's degree in biology, mathematics and sociology from New York University, with his studies interrupted by military service. He received his master's degree and Doctorate in Philosophy from the University of Florida. In 1950 he married Anne Adams and they had four children together. Highton died on February 19, 2025, at the age of 97. Career A field visit to the southern Appalachians mountains in 1948 with Carl Gans was the start of his work on salamanders. In 1956 he joined the Zoology Department University of Maryland College Park, with emphasis on genetics and was Professor Emeritus in Biology. On his retirement in 1998, his collection of approximately 140,000 salamander specimens was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
