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Smallmouth Salamander
Smallmouth salamander is a species of salamander belonging to the family Ambystomatidae, occurring in the central United States and Canada. It belongs to the group of mole salamanders. The species is nocturnal.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Caudata |
| Order | Caudata |
| Family | Ambystomatidae |
| Genus | Ambystoma |
| Scientific Name | Ambystoma texanum |
| Other Names | Texas salamander, porphyry salamander, narrow-mouthed salamander |
| Size | 4.5 to 7 in |
| Color | Black or dark brown with light-gray or silvery-colored flecks, or gray blotches; black belly with tiny speckles |
| Distribution | Nebraska, Texas, Tennessee, Kansas, Oklahoma, Ohio (United states); Canada |
| Habitat | Forested floodplains, swamp forests, deciduous forests and associated wetlands, tallgrass prairies, moist pine woodlands, close to temporary ponds, farming areas, along streams |
| Diet | Insects, slugs, earthworms, other arthropods |
| Predators | Birds, snakes |
| Breeding Season | Spring |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | 300 to 700 eggs |
| Incubation Period | 3 to 8 weeks |
| Reproductive Age | 2 years of age |
| Average Lifespan | 5.3 years in captivity |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
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Published on March 13th 2017 by staff under Salamanders. Article was last reviewed on 30th September 2019.
