Southern Gray-cheeked Salamander
Plethodon metcalfi
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderCaudata (Salamanders)
- FamilyPlethodontidae (Lungless Salamanders)
- GenusPlethodon (Woodland Salamanders)
- SpeciesPlethodon metcalfi (Southern Gray-cheeked Salamander)
About the Southern Gray-cheeked Salamander
The southern gray-cheeked salamander (Plethodon metcalfi) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae endemic to the area where North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia adjoin each other in the southeastern United States. The species has a known altitudinal range of 256 to 1,295 m in the mountains of the region. Where their ranges overlap, it hybridizes with P. jordani and P. teyahalee. Its natural habitat is temperate forests. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Southern Gray-cheeked Salamander in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 🇺🇸 United States |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Southern Gray-cheeked Salamander in Great Smoky Mountains National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Southern Gray-cheeked Salamander sighting in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, based on 127 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Southern Gray-cheeked Salamander in Great Smoky Mountains National Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for Southern Gray-cheeked Salamander in Great Smoky Mountains National Park in our monthly data.