Spring Salamander

Gyrinophilus porphyriticus

The spring salamander is one of the largest members of the family of lungless salamanders, reaching up to 20 cm in length. It is nocturnal, foraging only during rainy nights, and preys on other salamanders. The two Canadian populations are in Quebec and are considered rare with an estimate of about 850 individuals. Habitat modification is the major threat to this species and it is protected from collection.