Longtail Salamander

Eurycea longicauda, commonly known as the long-tailed salamander[5] or longtail salamander, [6] is a species of lungless salamander native to the Appalachian Region of the eastern United. Long-tailed salamanders range in length from 4 to 8 inches (10 to 20 centimeters) long, with 60 percent of that length being their tails. Long-tailed salamanders range from southern New. Long-tailed salamanders are typically yellow, but body color may range from yellow to red. Adults are between 100 and 200 mm long, with the tail making up about 60% of total body length.. Collectively, these reports indicate that Eastern Long-tailed Salamanders are invertebrate generalists; variations across adult habitats (e.g., caves versus forests) and within habitats. In addition to tail size, these salamanders can be recognized by their coloration and pattern. The slender, bright yellow body is unmarked below and speckled above with black spots that form.

Description: The long-tailed salamander (Eurycea longicauda) is one of the largest species in the genus Eurycea. The size of this salamander ranges from about 4 to 8 inches (10-20 cm) long.. Adults measure 4.0 to 6.25” in length. This species is found in limestone areas of northern New Jersey. Long-tailed salamanders inhabit slow moving streams, fens, and swamps. They may. Jul 12, 2005 · Longtail salamander adults are usually terrestrial and nocturnal (Pfingsten and Downs 1989). Based on observations in New York as well as observations in New Jersey and. As the name suggests, the Long-tailed Salamander is known for its strikingly long tail, much larger than the size of its body (forming 60-65% of the length of their body), and are often mistaken.