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Jefferson Salamander
Jefferson salamander is a species of salamander found in United States and Canada. The species belongs to the group of mole salamanders. The salamander is nocturnal.
Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Class | Amphibia |
Order | Urodela |
Family | Ambystomatidae |
Genus | Ambystoma |
Scientific Name | Ambystoma jeffersonianum |
Size | 11 to 18 cm |
Color | Dark gray, brown, or black upper surface with a lighter shade on the anterior |
Distribution | Northeastern United States; southern and central Ontario, and southwestern Quebec (Canada) |
Habitat | Upland deciduous forests, older-growth damp hemlock forests |
Diet | Small invertebrates |
Hibernation Fact | Hibernate during winter |
Predators | Birds, snakes, fish, mammals |
Breeding Season | Early spring |
Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
Clutch Size | 5 to 60 eggs |
Incubation Period | Around 15 days |
Metamorphosis Period | 2 to 3 months |
Reproductive Age | 2 to 3 years of age |
Average Lifespan | 6 years or more |
IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
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Published on March 7th 2017 by staff under Salamanders. Article was last reviewed on 8th April 2020.