description Berry Cave Salamander Overview
The Berry Cave Salamander (Gyrinophilus gulolineatus) is a large, cave-adapted species of lungless salamander endemic to the Appalachian Valley and Ridge region of eastern Tennessee. It is known exclusively from a small number of limestone cave systems in Roane County and adjacent areas. This fully aquatic salamander exhibits distinct troglomorphic traits, such as a reduced eye size and a pale, lightly pigmented body, which are adaptations to its dark, subterranean aquatic environment.
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Berry Cave Salamander ranks #26 of 88 in the Salamander ranking, behind Limestone Salamander, ahead of Cheat Mountain Salamander.
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What type of habitat does the Berry Cave salamander live in?
It is a cave-adapted species known exclusively from a small number of limestone cave systems. These caves are located in the Appalachian Valley and Ridge region of eastern Tennessee.
What is the scientific name of the Berry Cave salamander?
Its scientific name is Gyrinophilus gulolineatus. It belongs to the family Plethodontidae, which is characterized by lungless salamanders.
Where in Tennessee can the Berry Cave salamander be found?
It is known exclusively from limestone cave systems in Roane County and adjacent areas. Its highly localized population makes it vulnerable to habitat disturbances.
How large does the Berry Cave salamander get?
It is considered a large species within the lungless salamander family. Its robust, cave-adapted body helps it navigate the dark subterranean waterways of eastern Tennessee.
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