Salamanders of Arkansas Flashcards
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What is the common name for Ambystoma annulatum?

  • Marbled Salamander
  • Mole Salamander
  • Spotted Salamander
  • Ringed Salamander (correct)

    • What is the common name for Ambystoma maculatum?

  • Spotted Salamander (correct)
  • Ringed Salamander
  • Small-mouthed Salamander
  • Marbled Salamander

    • What is the common name for Ambystoma opacum?

  • Eastern Tiger Salamander
  • Marbled Salamander (correct)
  • Mole Salamander
  • Three-toed Amphiuma

    • What is the common name for Ambystoma talpoideum?

    <p>Mole Salamander</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common name for Ambystoma texanum?

    <p>Small-mouthed Salamander</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common name for Ambystoma tigrinum?

    <p>Eastern Tiger Salamander</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common name for Amphiuma tridactylum?

    <p>Three-toed Amphiuma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common name for Cryptobranchus alleganiensis bishopi?

    <p>Ozark Hellbender</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common name for Desmognathus brimleyorum?

    <p>Ouachita Dusky Salamander</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common name for Desmognathus conanti?

    <p>Spotted Dusky Salamander</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common name for Eurycea longicauda melanopleura?

    <p>Dark-sided Salamander</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common name for Eurycea lucifuga?

    <p>Cave Salamander</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common name for Eurycea multiplicata complex?

    <p>Many-ribbed Salamander</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common name for Eurycea quadridigitata complex?

    <p>Dwarf Salamander</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common name for Eurycea spelaea complex?

    <p>Grotto Salamander Eastern Clade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common name for Eurycea subfluvicola?

    <p>Ouchita Streambed Salamander</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common name for Eurycea tynerensis complex?

    <p>Oklahoma Salamander Eastern Clade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common name for Hemidactylium scutatum?

    <p>Four-toed Salamander</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common name for Plethodon albagula complex?

    <p>Western Slimy Salamander</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common name for Plethodon angusticlavius?

    <p>Ozark Zigzag Salamander</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common name for Plethodon caddoensis?

    <p>Caddo Mountain Salamander</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common name for Plethodon fourchensis?

    <p>Fourche Mountain Salamander</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common name for Plethodon kiamichi?

    <p>Kiamichi Slimy Salamander</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common name for Plethodon ouachitae?

    <p>Rich Mountain Salamander</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common name for Plethodon serratus?

    <p>Southern Red-backed Salamander</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common name for Necturus maculosus louisianensis?

    <p>Red River Mudpuppy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common name for Notophthalmus viridescens louisianensis?

    <p>Central Newt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common name for Siren intermedia nettingi?

    <p>Western Lesser Siren</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Salamander Species Overview

    • Ambystoma annulatum: Known as the Ringed Salamander, characterized by its distinctive ring pattern.
    • Ambystoma maculatum: Commonly called the Spotted Salamander, recognized for its yellow or white spots against a dark background.
    • Ambystoma opacum: Also known as the Marbled Salamander, features a marbled appearance with dark and light colors.
    • Ambystoma talpoideum: Identified as the Mole Salamander, typically burrows underground and prefers moist habitats.
    • Ambystoma texanum: Referred to as the Small-mouthed Salamander, has a smaller head and a distinctively narrow mouth.
    • Ambystoma tigrinum: The Eastern Tiger Salamander, famous for its vibrant yellow or white blotches.
    • Amphiuma tridactylum: Known as the Three-toed Amphiuma, an aquatic salamander with reduced limbs.
    • Cryptobranchus alleganiensis bishopi: The Ozark Hellbender, a large aquatic salamander known for its unique wrinkled skin.

    Dusky and Cave Salamanders

    • Desmognathus brimleyorum: Named the Ouachita Dusky Salamander, distinguished by its darker coloration and specific habitat preferences.
    • Desmognathus conanti: Called the Spotted Dusky Salamander, noted for its spotted dorsal patterns which camouflage it in aquatic environments.
    • Eurycea longicauda melanopleura: Known as the Dark-sided Salamander, features dark sides and is adapted to specific ecological niches.
    • Eurycea lucifuga: The Cave Salamander, characterized by its bright coloration and typically found in subterranean habitats.

    Unique Salamander Subspecies

    • Eurycea multiplicata complex: This includes many-ribbed Salamanders, recognized for their numerous rib-like structures.
    • Eurycea quadridigitata complex: Called the Dwarf Salamander, a small species adept at hiding in leaf litter.
    • Eurycea spelaea complex: Refers to the Grotto Salamander (Eastern Clade), inhabiting caves and showing adaptations to low-light environments.
    • Eurycea subfluvicola: Known as the Ouachita Streambed Salamander, typically found in freshwater streams.

    Specialized Eastern Clades

    • Eurycea tynerensis complex: Known as the Oklahoma Salamander (Eastern Clade), this species displays unique adaptations and habitat preferences.
    • Hemidactylium scutatum: The Four-toed Salamander, noted for its four toes and distinctive reproductive habits.
    • Plethodon albagula complex: The Western Slimy Salamander, with a slimy texture and often found in shaded, moist areas.

    Additional Salamander Species

    • Plethodon Angusticlavius: Known as the Ozark Zigzag Salamander, characterized by a zigzagging pattern down its back.
    • Plethodon caddoensis: The Caddo Mountain Salamander, often found in the mountainous regions.
    • Plethodon fourchensis: Referred to as the Fourche Mountain Salamander, endemic to its specific region.
    • Plethodon kiamichi: The Kiamichi Slimy Salamander, known for its slimy body and specific habitat.
    • Plethodon ouachitae: Known as the Rich Mountain Salamander, usually in cool, moist environments.
    • Plethodon serratus: The Southern Red-backed Salamander, identifiable by its striking red stripe.
    • Necturus maculosus louisianensis: The Red River Mudpuppy, an aquatic species known for its external gills.
    • Notophthalmus viridescens louisianensis: Commonly called the Central Newt, a semi-aquatic salamander with distinct life stages.
    • Siren intermedia nettingi: Known as the Western Lesser Siren, characterized by its reduced limbs and aquatic lifestyle.

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