The Green Salamander is a lichen-green patterned lungless salamander uniquely adapted to living in rock crevices. Flattened toe pads and a prehensile tail allow it to cling to vertical rock faces. Found only in the Appalachians.
Habitat
Rock outcrops, cliff faces, and crevices in the Appalachian Mountains
Diet
Insects, spiders, and other small invertebrates
How common
Uncommon
Best time to see a Green Salamander
The best time to see a Green Salamander is March–July, when about 62% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 1,849 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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