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Ravine Salamander
Plethodon richmondi
Description
Small, slender, short legged salamander. 20-21 costal grooves present along sides. Sides and limbs are dark gray with light speckling. Ground color is uniformly dark gray to brown with no stripes. Ventral is dark grey with light speckling. Tail is darker and longer tail than the redback.
Stats
Size
3 – 4 ½ inches
Status
Common
Similar Species
Redback and Zigzag salamanders.
Diet
Invertebrates.
Habitat
Inhabits moist rocky woodland slopes, valleys, and ravines.
Reproduction
Breeding takes place in late fall to early spring. Female lays 3-14 eggs in spring. Eggs are laid on land in a rotting log. Female guards eggs invertebrates and other salamanders. Young will emerge as tiny adults (there is no larval stage).
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