West Virginia rock crevice behind McDonalds

[michael]

Here's what fell out of a crevice in a huge rock formation behind a McDonalds in West Virginia. The crevice with the fern is the one it fell out of.

 

[DemonsAngel999]

Wow. Whereabouts in Wv? Any idea what species it is?

 

[Bellabelloo]

How did that bearded chap get in the crevice in the first place?

 

[Greatwtehunter]

Wow. Whereabouts in Wv? Any idea what species it is?

Based on looks I'd say it is Plethodon electromorphus. Then again, it could also be Plethodon hoffmani. A county name and/or a belly pattern can tell you for sure.

 

[Otterwoman]

Talk about a Happy Meal!

You guys could be brothers, you hairy beasts.

 

[michael]

Bill is the field herping expert. I think he has a belly shot of the salamander and probably has a better idea of the local than I do. I was as impressed with the flora we saw as I was with the fauna.

 

[Opacum]

Wow! Nice little jewel there! Just don't let the cooks at Mickey D's see it!

 

[Neotenic_Jaymes]

Their food don't rot but you can find salamanders nearby?! Hows the dollar menu looking like nowadays? Nice find!

 

[Greatwtehunter]

After talking with Bill yesterday on the phone and getting the locality info, that is indeed Plethodon electromorphus.

 

[KevinS]

Here's a handy range map for small Plethodon in WV.

 

[Shawn_532]

mmmmmmmmmm newt sandwich.....