130 SALAMANDRA GLUTINOSA. 



where all these spots are nearly wanting, and the animal then appears a simple 

 bluish-black colour. 



Dimensions. Length of head and neck to anterior extremities, 9 lines; length 

 of body, 2 inches; length of tail, 3 inches 10 lines; total length, 6 inches 7 lines. 



Habits. The Salamandra glutinosa lives most of its time concealed under rocks, 

 or under the bark of fallen and decaying trees, and is frequently so numerous that 

 many are found under the same tree. Fallen trees seem a favourite residence of 

 this species of animal, probably because the insects it preys upon choose the same 

 locality. It will, however, emerge from its place of concealment after rains or in 

 the dusk of evening to search for its prey. 



Geographical Distribution. This I consider as the most common of the 

 North American Salamanders, and most widely diffused, abounding from latitude 

 43° to the Gulf of Mexico. Dr. Pickering has seen it in Ipswich, Massachusetts, 

 and Dr. Storer in the neighbourhood of Boston; Professor Green in Pittsburg, 

 Pennsylvania; Say in Florida; and I have seen them in Virginia and in the 

 Carolinas, and have received it from Georgia, Alabama, and Louisiana. 



General Remarks. To Professor Green belongs the merit of having first 

 observed and accurately described this animal, under the name Salamandra 

 glutinosa; and nearly at. the same time, and in the same work, Gilliams gave it a 

 new description and a new name, Salamandra variolata; long afterwards Dr. 

 Harlan adds a third specific name, cylindracea, for the same animal. I have 

 retained, however, that imposed by Professor Green, as it has the right of priority, 

 and is on the whole well enough, as the animal gives off a great quantity of 

 glutinous matter when taken in the hand. 



END OF THE SECOND VOLUME. 



