Cave Salamander

Eurycea lucifuga

The Cave Salamander is a strikingly orange, spotted salamander associated with cave entrances and rocky outcrops. Despite its name, it rarely goes deep into caves. Its long prehensile tail aids climbing on cave walls.

Habitat

Cave entrances, rocky stream banks, and limestone outcrops

Diet

Insects, spiders, and other invertebrates

How common

Uncommon

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