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Spring Salamander
Spring salamander is a species of salamander belonging to the family Plethodontidae, found in Canada and the United States. The species is mainly nocturnal. There are four recognized subspecies of this species.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Subphylum | Vertebrata |
| Class | Amphibia |
| Order | Caudata |
| Family | Plethodontidae |
| Genus | Gyrinophilus |
| Scientific Name | Gyrinophilus porphyriticus |
| Other Names | Purple salamander |
| Size | 12 – 19 cm |
| Color | Salmon to yellowish brown upper surface with bits of red with small dark spots; faded peach color belly; a light line bordered below by a dark line starts from the eye and extends to the nostril |
| Distribution | Canada and the United States |
| Habitat | Temperate forests, rivers, swamps, freshwater springs, freshwater marshes, inland karsts, caves |
| Diet | Insects, worms, other small invertebrates, other salamanders |
| Predators | Fishes, snakes, birds |
| Breeding Season | Middle of October through the winter months |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | 11 to 100 eggs |
| Incubation Period | 2 to 3 months |
| Metamorphosis Period | 3 to 4 years |
| Reproductive Age | 3 to 4 years of age |
| Average Lifespan | 18.5 years in captivity |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
Spring Salamander Pictures Gallery
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Published on March 12th 2017 by staff under Salamanders. Article was last reviewed on 30th September 2019.
