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Common Names
cheat mountain salamander
Regions
West Virginia, United States
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Weight(in lbs) and Life Span
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Regions
West Virginia, United States
The Cheat Mountain Salamander (Plethodon nettingi) is a small amphibian endemic to West Virginia’s Cheat Mountain, part of the Allegheny Mountains. The estimated remaining population is considered to be of a few thousand individuals but decreasing. The primary threats to this species include habitat loss and degradation due to logging, acid rain, and climate change.
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- Why is this species important in its ecosystem?
- What are the threats it faces, and how can we help?
- What do you find most interesting about this species?
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