Plethodon jordani
along the ridge north of Heintooga Overlook
September 12, 2003

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 12 1 0 0 0
4.0 4800 1 4 6 2 0
6.0 4700 0 0 10 8 0

P. jordani hybrids P. glutinosus
7.2 4600 11 1 0
8.4 4420 5 3 6

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

  • Desmognathus ochrophaeus   2

  • Eurycea bislineata   1

Mammals

  • Red Bat Lasiurus borealis   2

  • unidentified bats
 

Notes: rain early in week