woodswalker
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Hi,
Floating salamanders...I saw five salamander-like creatures floating in a small pond in the Allegheny Mountains in West Virginia (specifically in Lookout, WV, between Hawk's Nest and Babcock State Parks).
They were approximately 3.5 inches long and a dull color, spread a few feet from each other. They all floated motionless just below the water surface...I'm guess in a predatory pose. Does anyone know what they are?
I am somewhat familiar with wild salamander and newt species in Ohio. I did find many Red Spotted Newts/Efts in the leaf litter and know that this species turns a dull color after three years. They are a similar shape and size to the floating ones. What I don't know is whether, like many newts, the Red Spotted also spends a good deal of adult life in water. My internet searches were futile. Does anyone have a clue??
Thanks!
Woodswalker
Floating salamanders...I saw five salamander-like creatures floating in a small pond in the Allegheny Mountains in West Virginia (specifically in Lookout, WV, between Hawk's Nest and Babcock State Parks).
They were approximately 3.5 inches long and a dull color, spread a few feet from each other. They all floated motionless just below the water surface...I'm guess in a predatory pose. Does anyone know what they are?
I am somewhat familiar with wild salamander and newt species in Ohio. I did find many Red Spotted Newts/Efts in the leaf litter and know that this species turns a dull color after three years. They are a similar shape and size to the floating ones. What I don't know is whether, like many newts, the Red Spotted also spends a good deal of adult life in water. My internet searches were futile. Does anyone have a clue??
Thanks!
Woodswalker