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Berry Cave Salamander
The berry cave salamander is found in the Ridge and Valley Province of Eastern Tennessee. This species is neotenic or paedomorphic meaning, there is hardly any change during the growth from the juvenile stage to adulthood.
Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Class | Amphibia |
Order | Caudata |
Family | Plethodontidae |
Genus | Gyrinophilus |
Species | Gyrinophilus gulolineatus |
Size | 9-10 in (23-25 cm) |
Color | Light pink to reddish brown |
Distribution | United States of America |
Habitat | Underground of caves |
Diet | Small invertebrates |
Breeding Season | Throughout the year |
Mode of Reproduction | Not Known |
IUCN Conservation Status | Endangered |
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Published on December 28th 2018 by staff under Salamanders. Article was last reviewed on 28th December 2018.