Common Name:
Kentucky Spring Salamander
Scientific Name:
Gyrinophilus porphyriticus duryi
Etymology:
Genus:
gyrinos is Greek for "tadpole", philos is Greek for "loving" or "fond of". Referring to the multi-year larval stage.
 Species:
porphyros is Greek for "reddish-brown or purple" icus is a Latin suffix that calls attention to the color. Referring to dorsal color of the salamander.
 Subspecies:
duryi is in honor of Ralph Dury (1899- )
Average Length:
4.8 - 7.5 in. (12.1 - 19 cm)
Virginia Record Length: 
Record length:
9.1 in. (23.2 cm)

 

Virginia Fish and Wildlife Information Service: Species Booklet

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