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Northern Slimy Salamander
Northern slimy salamander is a species of salamander belonging to the family Plethodontidae, found in eastern and central United States. The species is known to be fiercely territorial.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Subphylum | Vertebrata |
| Class | Amphibia |
| Order | Caudata |
| Family | Plethodontidae |
| Genus | Plethodon |
| Scientific Name | Plethodon glutinosus |
| Other Names | Viscid salamander, grey-spotted salamander, sticky salamander, slippery salamander |
| Size | 12–17 cm (4.7–6.7 in); however, can reach 20.6 cm (8.1 in) |
| Weight | 4.2 g |
| Color | Black overall color with plenty of gold or silvery spots across the back |
| Distribution | New York, Illinois, southernmost part of Wisconsin, Oklahoma, Texas, Florida, southern New Hampshire, northwestern Connecticut |
| Habitat | Moist soil or leaf litter under stones, rotting logs, or other debris in the vicinity of permanent water source |
| Diet | Ants, beetles, earthworms, sow bugs |
| Hibernation Fact | Hibernate during winter |
| Predators | Snakes |
| Breeding Season | Spring |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | 4 to 12 eggs |
| Incubation Period | Around 3 months |
| Reproductive Age | 2 to 3 years of age |
| Average Lifespan | 5.5 years in captivity |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
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- Plethodon Glutinosus
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Published on March 15th 2017 by staff under Salamanders. Article was last reviewed on 30th September 2019.
