Tennessee Cave Salamander
Official State Amphibian of Tennessee
The Tennessee cave salamander was designated the official state amphibian of Tennessee in 1995. All State Amphibians
The Tennessee cave salamander has three red external gills, a broad, flat head with small lidless eyes, and a tail fin. Coloring ranges from nearly white to dark brown with spots. This large salamander (4 - 9" long) is usually found in limestone caves containing streams in central and southeast Tennessee.