Species Reptiles & AmphibiansPigeon Mountain Salamander

Pigeon Mountain Salamander

Plethodon petraeus

RareReptile & Amphibian
Illustration of Pigeon Mountain Salamander (Plethodon petraeus)

The Pigeon Mountain Salamander has a dark, mottled body and is known for its vibrant coloration during mating season. This species is endemic to a specific mountain range.

Habitat
Rocky outcrops and forested areas.
Diet
Small invertebrates.
How common
Rare

Recent Pigeon Mountain Salamander sightings near you

Live, research-grade observations from iNaturalist. Allow location to center the map on you.

Spotted a Pigeon Mountain Salamander?

Point Huck at any plant, bird, or animal and know for sure - plus a live map of where it is being spotted near you.

Get Huck - free
5,300+species
63national parks
50states

More reptiles & amphibians

Pine Snake
Pine Snake
Pituophis melanoleucus
Pine Toad
Pine Toad
Incilius occidentalis
Pine Woods Littersnake
Pine Woods Littersnake
Rhadinaea flavilata
Pine Woods Tree Frog
Pine Woods Tree Frog
Hyla femoralis
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Plains Black-headed Snake
Plains Black-headed Snake
Tantilla nigriceps
Plains Garter Snake
Plains Garter Snake
Thamnophis radix
Plains Leopard Frog
Plains Leopard Frog
Lithobates blairi