Common Name:
Southern Two-lined Salamander
Scientific Name:
Eurycea cirrigera
Etymology:
Genus:
Eurycea has no known meaning, but is thought to be mythological in nature.
 Species:
cirrigera is Latin meaning "having a lock or curl of hair". Referring to pendant nasolabial found in sexually active males.
Average Length:
2.5 - 3.3 in. (6.4 - 9.5 cm)
Virginia Record Length: 
Record length:
 4.3 in. (11 cm)

 

For additional information see: The Distribution and Identification of Two-lined Salamanders in Virginia

 

Virginia Fish and Wildlife Information Service: Species Booklet

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