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Northern Slimy Salamander
Plethodon glutinosus
Description
Medium size salamander with black background and white speckling. 15 costal grooves present on sides. Sides may be mottled with white. Belly is grayish black or lighter. Tail is round and usually grey.
Stats
Size
5 – 7 inches
Status
Common
Similar Species
Blue-spotted salamander.
Diet
Earthworms and other invertebrates.
Habitat
Inhabits hilly, rocky woodland areas and ravines. An agile burrower finding refuge in rotted logs and leaf litter.
Reproduction
Breeding takes place in fall and female lays eggs in spring. Eggs are laid on land in a rotting log. Young will emerge as tiny adults (there is no larval stage).
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