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Jefferson Salamander
Jefferson salamander is a species of salamander found in United States and Canada. The species belongs to the group of mole salamanders. The salamander is nocturnal.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Amphibia |
| Order | Urodela |
| Family | Ambystomatidae |
| Genus | Ambystoma |
| Scientific Name | Ambystoma jeffersonianum |
| Size | 11 to 18 cm |
| Color | Dark gray, brown, or black upper surface with a lighter shade on the anterior |
| Distribution | Northeastern United States; southern and central Ontario, and southwestern Quebec (Canada) |
| Habitat | Upland deciduous forests, older-growth damp hemlock forests |
| Diet | Small invertebrates |
| Hibernation Fact | Hibernate during winter |
| Predators | Birds, snakes, fish, mammals |
| Breeding Season | Early spring |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | 5 to 60 eggs |
| Incubation Period | Around 15 days |
| Metamorphosis Period | 2 to 3 months |
| Reproductive Age | 2 to 3 years of age |
| Average Lifespan | 6 years or more |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
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Published on March 7th 2017 by staff under Salamanders. Article was last reviewed on 8th April 2020.









