Green Salamander

Aneides aeneus

The Green Salamander is a lichen-green patterned lungless salamander uniquely adapted to living in rock crevices. Flattened toe pads and a prehensile tail allow it to cling to vertical rock faces. Found only in the Appalachians.

Habitat

Rock outcrops, cliff faces, and crevices in the Appalachian Mountains

Diet

Insects, spiders, and other small invertebrates

How common

Uncommon

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