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Streamside Salamander

Streamside salamander is a species of salamander found in the United States. It is a mole salamander.

Size	4 to 5.5 in
Color	Dark brown to black upper surface with dark gray blotches along the flanks; a bit lighter underside with paler blotches
Distribution	Central Kentucky, south-western Ohio, south-eastern Indiana, Tennessee, west Virginia (United States)
Habitat	Lives underground, or under rocks, logs, and leaves in upland deciduous forests; breeding habitats include fast-flowing streams devoid of fish, ponds
Diet	Insects, other arthropods, worms, slugs, aquatic crustaceans
Breeding Season	Winter and early spring
Mode of Reproduction	Oviparous (egg laying)
Clutch Size	5 to 40 eggs
Incubation Period	9 to 16 days
IUCN Conservation Status	Near Threatened