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California Slender Salamander
California slender salamander is a species of lungless salamander found in the United States.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Amphibia |
| Order | Caudata |
| Family | Plethodontidae |
| Genus | Batrachoseps |
| Scientific Name | Batrachoseps attenuatus |
| Size | 3.2 – 4.7 cm (snout to vent length); 7.5 – 14 cm (total length) |
| Color | Black upper surface with a reddish or brown stripe; dark underside with small whitish speckles |
| Distribution | California, southwestern Oregon (United States) |
| Habitat | Foothills, coastal mountain ranges, grasslands, redwood forest |
| Diet | Springtails, small beetles, mites, spiders, snails, isopods |
| Predators | Snakes |
| Breeding Season | Fall to early winter |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | 5 to 20 eggs |
| Incubation Period | 72 – 86 days in captivity |
| Reproductive Age | 2 to 4 years of age |
| Average Lifespan | 8 to 10 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
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Published on March 12th 2017 by staff under Salamanders. Article was last reviewed on 30th September 2019.
