There are aquatic salamanders called waterdogs in the Greenbrier River

 

There are aquatic salamanders called waterdogs in the Greenbrier River of West Virginia. The most common waterdog in the Greenbrier River is the mudpuppy (Necturus maculosus). Mudpuppies are large salamanders that can grow up to 17 inches long. They are brown to black in color with irregular dark spots. Mudpuppies are the only salamanders in West Virginia that have conspicuous external gills throughout their lives.

Other aquatic salamanders that may be found in the Greenbrier River include:

• Greenbrier River salamander (Gyrinophilus subterraneus)
• Spring salamander (Gyrinophilus porphyriticus)
• Allegheny spring salamander (Gyrinophilus alleghaniensis)
• Red-spotted newt (Notophthalmus viridescens)
• Eastern newt (Notophthalmus meridionalis)

All of these salamanders play an important role in the生态系统 of the Greenbrier River. They help to control populations of insects and other small invertebrates, and they are also a food source for fish and other predators.

It is important to note that all salamanders in West Virginia are protected by law. It is illegal to collect or harm salamanders without a permit. If you encounter a salamander in the wild, please leave it alone and enjoy its presence.