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Grotto Salamander
Grotto salamander is a species of lungless salamander belonging to the family Plethodontidae, found only in the United States. It is a cave-dwelling salamander spending the entire life in caves. It is the only cave salamander which undergoes metamorphosis.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Amphibia |
| Order | Caudata |
| Family | Plethodontidae |
| Genus | Eurycea |
| Scientific Name | Eurycea spelaea |
| Other Names | Ozark blind salamander |
| Size | Up to 13.5 cm |
| Color | Flesh colored with a bit of orange |
| Distribution | Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma (United States) |
| Habitat | Freshwater springs, inland karsts, and caves |
| Diet | Small, cave-dwelling invertebrates; also feed on guano |
| Breeding Season | Spring and summer |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Metamorphosis Period | 2 to 3 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
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Published on May 4th 2017 by staff under Salamanders. Article was last reviewed on 30th September 2019.
