description Webster's Salamander Overview
Plethodon websteri, commonly known as Webster's salamander, is a small, terrestrial lungless salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is native to the southeastern United States, where its populations are scattered in a disjunct distribution across the Gulf Coastal Plain and adjacent regions. The species typically resides in moist, forested habitats, living under logs, rocks, and leaf litter. Like other woodland salamanders, it lacks lungs and relies entirely on cutaneous respiration for gas exchange.
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What is Webster's salamander's scientific name?
Webster's salamander is Plethodon websteri. It belongs to the family Plethodontidae, the lungless salamanders.
Where does Webster's salamander live?
It is native to the southeastern United States. Its populations are scattered across parts of the Gulf Coastal Plain rather than forming one continuous range.
Does Webster's salamander have lungs?
No. Like other members of Plethodontidae, Webster's salamander is a lungless salamander and breathes through its skin and mouth lining.
Is Webster's salamander aquatic?
No. Plethodon websteri is a small terrestrial salamander. It is associated with moist ground habitats rather than spending its adult life in water.
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