BATRACHIANS AND REPTILES OF OHIO. 113 
Spelerpes bilineatus Green. Body yellow above, with a brown line 
running on each side of the median line. Below, white without yellow and 
without markings. The dorsal bands are made up of confluent spots which 
are sometimes isolated, causing the bands to be broken. The mid-dorsal 
region is sprinkled with brown dots. Sides mottled, Tail as long as head 
and body, not keeled. Costal grooves 14. Length 3% inches. 
A common salamander. It is found always near running 
water, although seldom seen in it, but preferring to remain with- 
in ready access. A rock or stick partially placed in the water is 
a favorite place for concealment. In boggy areas, around springs 
and ravines, itis common. Its actions are quick, and this with 
its excessive slipperiness, renders it hard to catch. Its eggs are 
attached to the under side of stones partially submerged in the 
water. ggs have been taken in the latter part of May. The 
form is distributed over the whole of the State but will be more 
readily found in the central and eastern portions. 
Specimens in the U. S. Nat. Mus., recorded by Cope from Columbus, 
Cleveland and Cincinnati. In the Cin. Soc. Nat. His., collected by J. C. 
Galloway in Montgomery Co.; in O. S. U. Mus., by the author at Sugar 
Grove, Worthington, Youngstown, Chillicothe and Licking Co. 
Spelerpes longicaudus Green. Resembling in a way the foregoing, 
but tail nearly twice length of head and body. Yellow deeper with irregu- 
lar black markings. A series of such spots runs along the median dorsal 
line. Below immaculate. Tail compressed, keeled, spotted as above. 
Length 5% inches. 
A terrestrial species. Unlike dz/ineatus, it is found generally 
away from water, being concealed under logs and stones. In 
August, at Youngstown, the writer found it abundant along Mill 
Creek in piles of stones near the water. On being disturbed 
they would seldom run towards the water but generally in an 
opposite direction. The common name ‘‘ Cave Salamander’’ is 
a misnomer, as it is seldom found in caves. Smith (’82) gives 
it as aquatic, which is certainly a mistake. [de Garman (’91): 
Very common over the State. 
Specimens in the U. S. Nat. Mus., recorded by Cope from Cincinnati, 
Columbus, Lancaster and Highland Co. In the Cin. Soc. Nat. His., col- 
lected by Dr. Lindahl from Hamilton and Montgomery Cos.; in O. S. U. 
Mus., collected by E. V. Wilcox at Ellis Station; Dr. Smith at Lancaster, 
and by the author at Youngstown and Chillicothe. Also at Sugar Grove. 
