Coeur d'Alene Salamander
(Plethodon idahoensis)
Coeur d'Alene Salamander
In Montana, the Coeur d’Alene salamander
is known from about 45 locations in fi ve
northwestern counties. It is found in three
major types of habitat: springs or seeps;
spray zones of waterfalls; and edges of
streams. Conservation concerns include:
disturbances, such as timber harvest, fire,
road and trail construction, and water
diversion projects; pollution; and restricted
mobility coupled with increasing habitat
fragmentation. Conservation strategies
include: fencing known salamander sites to
exclude livestock; not applying chemicals
(herbicides, pesticides, fertilizers etc.)
within 300 feet of water bodies or wetlands;
and protecting and conserving habitat
by regulating development, logging, and
chemical applications.
