Amphibians of North Carolina
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Plethodon hybrids - No Common Name

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Taxonomy
Class: Amphibia Order: Caudata Family: Plethodontidae
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Species Comments: Members of the Plethodon jordani complex and P. glutinosus complex sometimes hybridize in zones of contact with other species, particularly P. teyahalee and members of their own species complex. This page provides examples of some of the hybrids that can be found in western North Carolina. Animals in hybrid zones usually show intermediate traits between the two parental species, but sometime appear as pure forms even though they are hybrids based on genetic evidence.
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Photo Gallery for Plethodon hybrids

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Recorded by: Steve Hall, Haven Wiley, Dee Stuckey, UNC Vertebrate Field Biology Class
Swain Co.
Comment: Plethodon jordani x metcalfi from the Great Smoky Mountains. Note the greatly reduced red coloration on the cheek. 		Recorded by: Steve Hall, Haven Wiley, Dee Stuckey, UNC Vertebrate Field Biology Class
Swain Co.
Comment: Plethodon jordani x metcalfi from the Great Smoky Mountains. This specimen is from a hybrid zone, but appears to be pure P. metcalfi (it isn't).
Recorded by: Steve Hall, Nelson Hairston, Haven Wiley, UNC Vertebrate Ecology Class
Macon Co.
Comment: Plethodon shermani x teyahalee. This specimen represents a hybrid between Plethodon shermani and P. teyahalee, with the red-legged phenotype more prevalent at higher altitudes in the Coweeta Creek area of the Nantahalas. Note the fine white spotting that reflects P. teyahalee influence. 		Recorded by: Steve Hall, Nelson Hairston, Haven Wiley, UNC Vertebrate Ecology Class
Macon Co.
Comment: Plethodon shermani x teyahalee. This specimen is from a lower elevation site and closer to pure forms of P. teyahalee. Note the greatly reduced red pigmentation on the legs.
Recorded by: Steve Hall, Nelson Hairston, Haven Wiley, UNC Vertebrate Ecology Class
Swain Co.
Comment: Plethodon jordani x teyahalee from the Great Smoky Mountains. Note the red cheeks with reduced coloration and fine white spotting on the body.		Recorded by: Steve Hall, Nelson Hairston, Haven Wiley, UNC Vertebrate Ecology Class
Swain Co.
Comment: Plethodon jordani x teyahalee from the Great Smoky Mountains. This one looks like a good P. jordani, but is from a hybrid zone.