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Western Slimy Salamander
Western slimy salamander is a species of medium-sized, lungless salamander found in the United States. The species is mainly nocturnal.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Lissamphibia |
| Order | Caudata |
| Family | Plethodontidae |
| Genus | Plethodon |
| Scientific Name | Plethodon albagula |
| Other Names | Whitethroat slimy salamander |
| Size | 12-17 cm (4.5-6.5 in) |
| Color | Black upper surface with white or brassy flecks on the back and sides; underside is lighter than the upper surface and may be gray and speckled with pigment |
| Distribution | Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas, south-central Texas (United States) |
| Habitat | Under rocks, or other ground debris in damp, wooded hillsides |
| Diet | Small arthropods such as insects and spiders; worms |
| Breeding Season | Early summer |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | 10 to 20 or more eggs |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
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Published on June 12th 2017 by staff under Salamanders. Article was last reviewed on 30th September 2019.
