Plethodon jordani
along the ridge north of Heintooga Overlook
September 14, 2001
Miles |
Altitude |
Score for red on cheeks |
from start |
(feet) |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
|
0.0 |
5320 |
11 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2.0 |
4960 |
10 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4.0 |
4800 |
2 |
4 |
3 |
1 |
0 |
6.0 |
4700 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
9 |
1 |
|
|
|
P. jordani |
hybrids |
P. glutinosus |
8.4 |
4420 |
4 |
0 |
5 |
|
Explanation of scores . . .
- 0 -- no red pigment on sides of head (cheeks entirely gray)
- 1 -- discontinuous spots of red (or orange) at top of cheek
- 2 -- continuous red along top of cheek
- 3 -- entire cheek red
- 4 -- red extends ventrally onto throat
If two sides of head have different scores (happens occasionally), then
animal receives the higher score.
Other species
Amphibia
- Plethodon serratus 1
- Eurycea bislineata 1
Birds
- Barred owl (crossed road just before campground)
Mammals
Notes: leaf litter damp underneath --
chilly .
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