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Three-lined Salamander
The three-lined salamander has got its name due to its three conspicuous marks on the body. It is a medium-sized species with a long tail almost two-thirds of its entire length.
Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Order | Urodela |
Family | Plethodontidae |
Genus | Eurycea |
Scientific Name | Eurycea guttolineata |
Size | 4-6.5 in (10.1-16.5 cm) |
Color | Light yellow to tan body, three prominent straps from the eye to the tail, underside has white and sometimes black marbling patterns |
Distribution | Southeastern United States with exceptions regarding Peninsula Florida and southern Georgia |
Habitat | Cypress swamps, streams and water bodies near woodlands |
Diet | Snail eggs, snails, ants and other smaller insects |
Breeding Season | July-September |
Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous |
Clutch Size | 8-14 eggs |
Reproductive Age | 2 years |
IUCN Conservation Status | Least concern |
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Published on December 31st 2018 by staff under Salamanders. Article was last reviewed on 28th December 2018.