Thanks for the ID... are these able to be kept in an aquarium? I see a lot of really small salamanders in these streams (assuming they are the young of the three lined) could one of these be kept in an aquarium? ... with fish? I don't know much about these amphibs, but would be interested in learning.
Yeah, you can keep stream sallies in a tank, provided there are no big predators in there. They're mainly live feeders, so they'll need plenty of scuds, worms, and other bugs. It is important to realize that they can and will climb up the glass, so only keep them if you have a secure top. There are several species of stream salamanders in your area, including species of
Pseudotriton, Eurycea, and
Desmognathus. The taxonomy of the last two is in a state of constant flux, kinda like darters.
Todd- Where did you find the ammocoetes? I've yet to find one, though I've caught a few adults. I have a brook lamprey who's been living in my refrigerator for a couple years now. There's a low-maintenance pet for you; no feeding, no waste, all you have to do is top off the water now and again!