Norecus
Norecus is a genus of small to medium-sized, terrestrial salamanders native to the eastern United States. The genus was first described in 1936 by American herpetologist Edward Harrison Taylor. The name "Norecus" is derived from the Greek words "nore" meaning "mouse" and "ekos" meaning "dweller," reflecting the salamanders' small size and terrestrial habitat.
Norecus salamanders are characterized by their smooth, moist skin, which is typically brown or gray in color.
The genus Norecus currently includes three recognized species: Norecus microlepidotus, Norecus flavescens, and Norecus tripartitus. Norecus
Norecus salamanders are of particular interest to herpetologists due to their unique reproductive strategy. Unlike many
Despite their small size and relatively simple biology, Norecus salamanders play an important role in their