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Shenandoah Salamander
Shenandoah salamander is a species of lungless salamander belonging to the family Plethodontidae, found only in the state of Virginia, United States. The species is terrestrial and nocturnal.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Amphibia |
| Order | Caudata |
| Family | Plethodontidae |
| Genus | Plethodon |
| Scientific Name | Plethodon shenandoah |
| Size | 8 to 11 cm |
| Color | Dark upper surface with some individuals having narrow red or orange-yellow stripe running along the length of the body; black and white spots along the sides with a dark belly with white or yellowish blotches |
| Distribution | State of Virginia (United States) |
| Habitat | Steep, rocky scree slopes of mountains in Shenandoah National Park, Virginia |
| Diet | Mites, flies, springtails, small beetles, other invertebrates |
| Hibernation Fact | Hibernate during winter |
| Breeding Season | Fall and spring |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | 3 to 19 eggs |
| Incubation Period | 1 to 3 months |
| Reproductive Age | Not before 4 years in case of females |
| Average Lifespan | May live for 25 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Vulnerable |
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Published on March 14th 2017 by staff under Salamanders. Article was last reviewed on 30th September 2019.
