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White-Spotted Slimy Salamander

White-spotted slimy salamander is a species of lungless salamander belonging to the family Plethodontidae, found only in the eastern United States. There is no aquatic larval stage in the reproductive cycle of this species as young’s emerge from the eggs as sub-adults. The species may be active during the day as well at night, but more active during rains and at night.

Scientific Classification
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Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Amphibia
Order	Caudata
Family	Plethodontidae
Genus	Plethodon
Scientific Name	Plethodon cylindraceus

Size	11.4 to 20.6 cm (4.49 to 8.11 in)
Color	Shiny black with slate color belly
Distribution	Eastern United States
Habitat	Oak-hickory forests with abundant layer of leaf litter
Diet	Beetles, ants, spiders, slugs, worms, millipedes, insect larvae
Hibernation Fact	Undergoes hibernation
Predators	Snakes
Breeding Season	Late spring to summer
Mode of Reproduction	Oviparous (egg laying)
Clutch Size	6 to 36 eggs
Incubation Period	2 to 3 months
Reproductive Age	4 to 5 years
Average Lifespan	5 to 10 years
IUCN Conservation Status	Least Concern