Common Name:
Cave Salamander
Scientific Name:
Eurycea lucifuga
Etymology:
Genus:
Eurycea has no known meaning, but is thought to be mythological in nature.
 Species:
lucis is Latin for "light", fuga is Latin for "flee". Referring to the salamander's habit of avoiding light.
Average Length:
4 - 6 in. (10 - 15.2 cm)
Virginia Record Length: 
Record length:
 7.1 in. (18.1 cm)

 

Virginia Fish and Wildlife Information Service: Species Booklet

Photos:

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Adult
Alleghany Co.