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Red Salamander
Red salamander is a species of salamander found only in the eastern United States. The species is nocturnal. The salamander is not known to be territorial and is often found sharing the same shelter with other salamanders.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Amphibia |
| Order | Caudata |
| Family | Plethodontidae |
| Genus | Pseudotriton |
| Scientific Name | Pseudotriton ruber |
| Size | 4.3 to 7.1 in (11–18 cm) |
| Color | Orange-brownish to bright red back and sides with numerous non-uniform black spots down the back |
| Distribution | Eastern United States |
| Habitat | Temperate forests, ponds, small creeks, rivers, temperate shrubland |
| Diet | Aquatic and terrestrial insects, earthworms, spiders, snails, slugs, other small salamanders |
| Predators | Birds, skunks, raccoons |
| Breeding Season | Year round barring the coldest months (December to February) |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | 29-130 eggs |
| Incubation Period | 2 to 3 months |
| Reproductive Age | Males: 4 years of age Females: 5 years of age |
| Average Lifespan | 20.1 years in captivity |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
Red Salamander Pictures Gallery
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- Pseudotriton Ruber
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- Red Salamander Habitat
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- Red Salamander Larvae
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- Red Salamander with Black Spots
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- The Red Salamander
Published on June 10th 2017 by staff under Salamanders. Article was last reviewed on 30th September 2019.
