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Wehrle's Salamander (Plethodon wehrlei)

Created: February 23rd, 2017 - 11:46 AM
Last Modified: February 23rd, 2017 - 11:46 AM Entered by: Ed Patterson
Record 271330
Country:
United States 		State:
Pennsylvania 		County:
Indiana County 		Time:
2017-02-23 10:30:00
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1 		Age:
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Rock flipping 		Habitat:
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Body Temperature:
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60.00F 		Ground Temperature:
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Notes

Observed about three weeks earlier in the year than I have seen them in this area before. Very mild temperatures the past week for this area, 60s during the day and 40s overnight.

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Comments

Posted by Ed Patterson on Feb 23, 2017 at 12:29 PM

Thanks. Wehrle's Salamanders are a personal interest because the holotype for the species was discovered by R.W. Wehrle here in Indiana County, PA in 1911. Mr. Wehrle lived from 1852-1937 and was a highly successful businessman and an avid amateur naturalist, highly regarded in his day. He submitted many records to museums of his findings. He led a very interesting life and was collecting specimens right up until his passing at the age of 84.

Posted by Brian Hinds-AKA Fundad on Feb 23, 2017 at 12:17 PM

Very nice, great entry. Thank you