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Black Bellied Salamander
Black bellied salamander is a species of medium-sized salamander found only in the United States. The species is nocturnal.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Amphibia |
| Order | Urodela |
| Family | Plethodontidae |
| Subfamily | Plethodontinae |
| Genus | Desmognathus |
| Scientific Name | Desmognathus quadramaculatus |
| Size | Around 10 to 18 cm (3.9 to 7.1 in) |
| Color | Dark brown or black ground color with two rows of small pale spots along the flanks of the back |
| Distribution | West and southeastern Virginia, eastern Tennessee, western North Carolina and northern Georgia (United States) |
| Habitat | Rivers, intermittent rivers, freshwater springs, cold mountain streams at an altitude of 375 to 1,725 m (1,230 to 5,659 ft) above sea level |
| Diet | Small invertebrates |
| Predators | Snakes |
| Breeding Season | Late spring |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | 15 to 40 eggs |
| Incubation Period | Around 3 months |
| Metamorphosis Period | Around 3 ½ years |
| Average Lifespan | At least 15 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
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- Desmognathus Quadramaculatus
Published on May 4th 2017 by staff under Salamanders. Article was last reviewed on 30th September 2019.
