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Arboreal Salamander
Arboreal salamander is a species of salamander found in the United States and Mexico. The species is nocturnal and an excellent climber. There are two recognized subspecies of this species.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Amphibia |
| Order | Urodela |
| Family | Plethodontidae |
| Subfamily | Plethodontinae |
| Genus | Aneides |
| Scientific Name | Aneides lugubris |
| Size | Up to 7 in |
| Color | Purplish-brown upper surface with yellow or white spots; however, it may be unspotted also; underside is solid cream |
| Distribution | California (United States), Baja California (Mexico) |
| Habitat | Oak and sycamore woodlands, thick chaparral |
| Diet | A variety of small invertebrates such as millipedes, worms, ants, termites, snails, sowbugs, centipedes, moths |
| Hibernation Fact | Hibernate during winter |
| Predators | Birds, snakes |
| Breeding Season | Late spring or early summer |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | 12 to 24 eggs |
| Incubation Period | 3 to 4 months |
| Reproductive Age | 1 to 2 years of age |
| Average Lifespan | 5.3 years in captivity |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
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Published on March 8th 2017 by staff under Salamanders. Article was last reviewed on 30th September 2019.
