The Patch-nosed Salamander (Urspelerpes brucei) is a miniaturized lungless salamander that is nearly as enigmatic today as it was prior to its description in 2009. Due to its rarity, information on most aspects of Urspelerpes biology are scarce. In this study, I specifically aim…
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Connectivity is essential for the maintenance of genetic diversity and stability of wildlife populations. However, aquatic habitats are becoming more isolated, particularly in semiarid regions of the southwestern United States. An artificial aquatic mosaic of stock tanks often r…
In this thesis I describe and analyze the life-history of the Western Tiger Salamander (Ambystoma mavortium). This two-part thesis includes an analysis of a life-history database and a laboratory growth experiment. I first summarize the life-history of A. mavortium in the Northe…
The Southern Appalachian Mountains are a global hotspot for salamander biodiversity including many endemic species. These endemic montane salamanders have limited ranges and are vulnerable to anthropogenically induced habitat shifts. Plethodon amplus (the Blue Ridge Gray-Cheeked…