Species

Patch-nosed salamander

Urspelerpes brucei

One of the world's smallest salamanders, found only in a few seeps of northeast Georgia and South Carolina.

At a glance

Key marks: Tiny, brown with golden stripes along the back; a pale patch on the snout
Told apart from: Two-lined salamanders, which are larger and lack the snout patch
Where to look: Almost never seen; under wet leaves in seeps

It lives in the wet gravel and leaves of small seeps and was not discovered until 2007, a sign of how easily small animals can be overlooked.

It is one of the smallest salamanders in the world and found only in a tiny area, which Georgia shares with South Carolina.

Eggs — Little is known
Hatching — Little is known
Larvae — Aquatic
Maturity — Little is known
Lifespan — Little is known
Habits — Lives in seeps

Every species in the United States has been discovered. This one was found in 2007.

When this species is breeding, and when there are nests on the ground. Mowing during the shaded months is how most nests are found.

Recorded in one state or province. Each one links to the other animals there, and to the rehabilitators licensed for them.

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