Re: [vernalpool] Re: Question about 4-Toed Sals

Marbleds have recently been found in MA in the Berks, confirming the idea
that they're out there, which bubbled up on the listserve last year after a
report of sightings in eastern NY. I don't know the details of the MA
record, but it was southern Berks. My expectation is that they'd pretty
much be restricted to the southern Berkshires, and I agree with Karro about
elevation. Hey, that would be a neat study, to look at elevations of known
breeding pools relative to latitude in the state, and see if there's any
power in a predictive model for the Berks...

Matt

On Wed, Oct 13, 2010 at 11:17 AM, Karro Frost <kfrost@neeinc.com> wrote:

>
>
> Depends on where you are, but I'm sure both are in the Berkshires.
> Marbles will be at lower elevations, 4-toes will be wherever the habitat
> is appropriate probably.
>
> Karro Frost
>
> kfrost@neeinc.com <kfrost%40neeinc.com>
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> From: vernalpool@yahoogroups.com <vernalpool%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:
> vernalpool@yahoogroups.com <vernalpool%40yahoogroups.com>] On
> Behalf Of uncledj66@ymail.com <uncledj66%40ymail.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2010 11:20 AM
> To: vernalpool@yahoogroups.com <vernalpool%40yahoogroups.com>
> Subject: [vernalpool] Re: Question about 4-Toed Sals
>
>
> Hello,
> So can I expect to see 4-Toed Salamanders in the Berkshires, and what
> about Marbled Salamanders?
> It has been interesting to see how the old wells & pools around here
> recharge from groundwater at different rates.
> Found a Jefferson's in one a couple of weeks ago.
> Thanks,
>
> Doug
>
> --- In vernalpool@yahoogroups.com <vernalpool%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:
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> , "Mike Future" <ctherpatlas@...> wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> > Hi Kathy
> >
> > Four-Toed Salamanders (Hemidactylium scutatum) are considered rare in
> Massachusetts but appear widespread in the state. It is likely that they
> are more common than reported, but are often overlooked due to their
> secretive nature.
> >
> > Much study is still needed on this species throughout New England.
> >
> > In Massachusetts, this species begins breeding in later summer, with
> females holding sperm and laying eggs the following spring. Common
> breeding sites are under clumps of sphagnum moss at the edge of swamps
> and other wetlands within the forest ecosystem.
> >
> > Four-toed Salamanders are associated with red maple swamps in many
> portions of their range.
> >
> > Hope this helps.
> >
> >
> >
> > Mike C. VanValen
> > www.1herper.tumblr.com
> > Connecticut Herp Atlas Project
> > Norwalk, CT
> >
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