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Plethodon mississippi Highton, 1989 is a animal in the Plethodontidae family, order Caudata, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

Photo of Plethodon mississippi Highton, 1989 (Plethodon mississippi Highton, 1989)
Animalia

Plethodon mississippi Highton, 1989

Plethodon mississippi Highton, 1989

Plethodon mississippi, the Mississippi slimy salamander, is a black spotted salamander that breeds in late summer with females guarding clutches.

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Genus
Plethodon
Order
Caudata
Class
Amphibia

About Plethodon mississippi Highton, 1989

Scientific Name and Base Coloration

The Mississippi slimy salamander, scientifically named Plethodon mississippi Highton, 1989, is typically black with white, silver, or bronze spots across its back.

Adult Size

Adult individuals of this species grow to a length of 12 centimeters, which equals 4.7 inches.

Breeding Season Timing

Its breeding season occurs from August to early September.

Reproductive Behavior and Clutch Details

Females stay with their clutches, which contain around 17 eggs, for up to two weeks before the newly hatched offspring disperse.

Photo: (c) Jake Scott, all rights reserved, uploaded by Jake Scott

Taxonomy

Animalia Chordata Amphibia Caudata Plethodontidae Plethodon

More from Plethodontidae

Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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