Apodaca had an advantage in his search. He was among a group of scientists who first discovered the species — a lungless salamander known as the Hickory Nut Gorge green — several years ago.

Most remaining yellow-spotted woodland salamander populations consist of only one or a few individuals. This slender, purplish-brown lungless salamander is distinguished by two rows of yellow spots ...

Most remaining yellow-spotted woodland salamander populations consist of only one or a few individuals and are no longer viable. This slender, purplish-brown lungless salamander is distinguished by ...

Other woodland lungless salamanders include the slimy salamander, known by its white-flecked black body, large size (six inches) and the copious amounts of sticky mucous it produces when handled. The ...