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WESTERN SLIMY SALAMANDER
Plethodon albagula

Western Slimy Salamander - Plethodon albagula Plethodon albagula  from a cave  located in  Kendall County, Tx.
                                                               Photo by Saunders Drukker

Range of Plethodon albagula in Texas
Range  of  Plethodon albagula in Texas                   Map by USGS




Distribution:  In our region, this species occurs only in the Texas Hill Country and there are also two isolated popluations in east Texas.

Legal Status:  Plethodon albagula has no protected status in our region.

Taxonomic Note:  It has been determined that this species contains several distinct lineages but taxonomic revision awaits more research. (Baird et al., Copia 2006: 760-768).



Western Slimy Salamander - Plethodon albagula Plethodon albagula from a cave located in Kendall County, Texas
                                                                 Photo by Saunders Drukker

Western Slimy Salamander - Plethodon albagula
Plethodon albagula from Bandera Co., Tx. Photo by M. Hollanders


Western Slimy Salamander - Plethodon albagula
Plethodon albagula  from a  cave  located in  Kendall Co., Texas
                                                               Photo by Saunders Drukker

Western Slimy Salamander - Plethodon albagula
Plethodon albagula from Travis Co., Texas     Photo by Diego Ortiz






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