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Pigeon Mountain Salamander
The Pigeon mountain salamander naturally occurs on the eastern slope of the mountain at an elevation of 720-1640 ft. Mostly active during the summer and late spring, the species is rare to get noticed in general.
Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Class | Amphibia |
Order | Caudata |
Family | Plethodontidae |
Genus | Plethodon |
Scientific Name | Plethodon petraeus |
Size | Around 7 in (18 cm) |
Color | Dorsal pattern in olive brown or reddish brown on anterior tail, back and head with white spotted legs, sides and tail |
Distribution | United States of America |
Habitat | Caves, deciduous forests, |
Diet | Ants, beetles, and other invertebrates |
Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous |
Reproductive Age | Not known |
Average Lifespan | Not Known |
IUCN Conservation Status | Vulnerable |
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Published on December 29th 2018 by staff under Salamanders. Article was last reviewed on 28th December 2018.