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Southern Red-backed Salamander
The southern red-backed salamander is a harmless creature to human. Previously considered as a subspecies of Plethodon cinereus or red-backed salamander, this is a solitary and territorial species.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Lissamphibia |
| Order | Caudata |
| Family | Plethodontidae |
| Genus | Plethodon |
| Scientific Name | Plethodon serratus |
| Other Names | Ouachita red-backed salamander and Georgia red-backed salamander |
| Size | 3-4 in (8-10.16 cm) |
| Color | Black or gray body with brownish red wide stripes |
| Distribution | United States of America |
| Habitat | Debris in moist forests |
| Diet | Mollusks and arthropods |
| Predators | Birds, snakes, skunks, shrews and bigger salamanders |
| Breeding Season | December-March |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous |
| Clutch Size | 4-10 eggs |
| Incubation Period | 2 months |
| Reproductive Age | 2-3 years |
| Average Lifespan | Not observed but estimated around 25 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
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Published on January 1st 2019 by staff under Salamanders. Article was last reviewed on 28th December 2018.
