Added 2 March 2004.

The Family Plethodontidae: Newts and Salamanders

Genus Stereochilus - Many-Lined Salamander

Stereochilus is a monotypic genus.

Scientific Name Common Name Distribution Size Notes
Stereochilus
S. marginatus Many-Lined Salamander E USA (coastal plain from Virginia to Georgia and N Florida) 2½-3¾" avg, 4½" max Aquatic species, mainly found in ponds and sluggish streams in swampy woodlands: may be found on the bottom or under logs nearby. Description: small head and short tail. Coloration: overall brown or dull yellow. Series of narrow dark indistinct lateral longitudinal lines: these may be reduced to a series of dark spots. Some specimens have vague dark or light markings on the back. Belly is yellow with scattered dark flecks. Reproduction: no details available.

Bibliography

Keeping and Breeding Amphibians, Chris Mattison, Blandford Press, 1993.

Newts & Salamanders - a complete pet owner's manual, Frank Indiviglio, Barrons 1997.

A Field Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians of Eastern and Central North America, R Conant and J T Collins, Peterson Field Guides, Houghton Mifflin, Boston/New York 1998.

Links

LivingUnderworld.Org has a very useful section on the Cynops species, their availability and care.

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