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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.
