Jordan's Salamander is a classic Appalachian endemic with many striking color varieties including red-cheeked, red-legged, and lead-back forms. Entirely lungless, it lives its entire life in moist forest floor habitats.
Habitat
Moist high-elevation forests in the Great Smoky Mountains and surrounding ranges
Diet
Invertebrates in leaf litter
How common
Uncommon
Best time to see a Jordan's Salamander
The best time to see a Jordan's Salamander is March–June, when about 61% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 2,037 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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