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Cheat Mountain Salamander

Owing to its name, the salamander is only found in the Cheat Mountain region of United States. The Cheat Mountain salamander is largely dependent on trees which protect them from the dryness of the Sun.

Scientific Classification
Quick Information

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Subphylum	Vertebrata
Class	Amphibia
Order	Caudata
Family	Plethodontidae
Genus	Plethodon
Scientific Name	Plethodonnettingi

Size	3-4 in (7.6-10.16 cm)
Color	The back is either dark brown or black or white or silver markings. The belly is black or dark gray.
Distribution	West Virginia
Habitat	Red spruce forests
Diet	Ants, flies, springtails, beetles, and mites
Predators	Ring-necked snakes, common garter snakes, and short-tailed shrews
Mode of Reproduction	Oviparous
Clutch Size	4-17 eggs
Breeding Season	Spring and autumn
Reproductive Age	3-4 years
Average Lifespan	Around 20 years
IUCN Conservation Status	Near Threatened