Common Name:
Midland Mud Salamander
Scientific Name:
Pseudotriton montanus diastictus
Etymology:
Genus:
pseudes is Greek for "false" and triton is the Greek sea god.
 Species:
montanus is Latin meaning "belonging to a mountain".
 Subspecies:
dia is Greek for "throughout", stiktos is Greek for "dotted". Referring to the distinct spotting on the dorsum.
Average Length:
3 - 6.5 in. (7.5 - 16.5 cm)
Virginia Record Length: 
Record length:
8.1 in. (20.7 cm)

 

Virginia Fish and Wildlife Information Service: Species Booklet

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Lee Co.