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Green Salamander
Aneides aeneus
Description
A slender, long-legged salamander with green lichen-like markings on a dark ground color. Head is flat and distinct from neck. Body is flat shaped and 14-15 costal grooves present. Limbs are long with green and black speckling. Toes are long with squared tips. Tail is round and mottled with green and black. Belly is light colored and unmarked.
Stats
Size
3¼ – 5 inches
Status
Endangered
Similar Species
None
Diet
Invertebrates.
Habitat
Inhabits wooded rock outcrops with deep crevices.
Reproduction
Breeding takes place May through June. Female deposits 10-25 eggs to the roof or sides of rock crevices. Female guards eggs until they hatch. Young will emerge as tiny adults (there is no larval stage).
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