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Many-lined Salamander
Many-lined Salamanders are a highly aquatic and small-sized species. Their lower body has some characteristic lines which are the reason they are named as such.
Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Order | Urodela |
Family | Plethodontidae |
Subfamily | Hemidactyliinae |
Genus | Stereochilus |
Scientific Name | Stereochilus marginatus |
Size | 2.5-4.5 in (6.35-11.43 cm) |
Color | Pale yellow or brown body with some dark and light colored longitudinal lines on the lower body |
Distribution | United States of America |
Habitat | Swamps, seepages, underneath trees, amidst leaves |
Diet | Smaller invertebrates |
Breeding Season | Winter |
Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous |
Clutch Size | 16-121 eggs |
Reproductive Age | Males: 1-2 year Females: 3-4 years |
Average Lifespan | Not observed |
IUCN Conservation Status | Least concern |
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Published on January 2nd 2019 by staff under Salamanders. Article was last reviewed on 28th December 2018.