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White-Spotted Salamander
White-spotted salamander is a species of salamander belonging to the family Plethodontidae, found only in the United States.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Amphibia |
| Order | Caudata |
| Family | Plethodontidae |
| Genus | Plethodon |
| Scientific Name | Plethodon punctatus |
| Size | 10.2-15.7 cm |
| Color | Blackish or brown with whitish spots or flecks |
| Distribution | United States |
| Habitat | Temperate forest, rocky areas |
| Diet | Crickets, worms, insects, slugs, spiders, centipedes, millipedes |
| Predators | Skunks, raccoons, chipmunks, squirrels, turtles, opossums, snakes |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Near Threatened |
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Published on June 8th 2017 by staff under Salamanders. Article was last reviewed on 30th September 2019.
