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Seal Salamander
The seal salamander belongs to the genus Desmognathus that is a juxtaposition of two Greek words ‘desmos’ and ‘gnathos’ meaning ligament and jaw respectively. This is in context to the numbers of ligament that hold the jaw together.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Subphylum | Vertebrata |
| Class | Amphibia |
| Order | Caudata |
| Family | Plethodontidae |
| Genus | Desmognathus |
| Scientific Name | Desmognathus monticola |
| Size | 3-6 in (7.6-15.2 cm) |
| Color | Dark brown to tan, the back could have variable spots and patterns (net-like) |
| Distribution | Western Florida panhandle, western Maryland, western province of North Carolina, western side of South Carolina, central Alabama, eastern Tennessee, eastern Kentucky, northern and western Virginia(Appalachian Mountains) and southwestern Pennsylvania |
| Habitat | Muddy seepages, deciduous forests’ water streams like brooks, and rocky mountain streams |
| Diet | Aquatic invertebrates and smaller species of salamanders |
| Breeding Season | From late spring to early summer |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous |
| Clutch Size | 25-27 eggs |
| Reproductive Age | Males:3.5 years Females:4.5 years |
| Average Lifespan | 17-18 years (in captivity) |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
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Published on January 4th 2019 by staff under Salamanders. Article was last reviewed on 4th January 2019.
