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The green salmander is limited in Ohio to areas of rock outcrops in Adams, Lawrence, and Scioto counties. It is rare in Ohio, and listed as endangered, but it is secretive and new populations could be discovered. |
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Green Salamander
Aneides aeneus
At-a-Glance
• Family: Plethodontidae (Lungless Salamanders)
• Length: 3.25 - 5 inches
• Typical Foods: beetles, mosquitos, and ants
• Ohio Status: Endangered
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Description
With its distinctive green and black mottling, the green salamander is difficult to confuse with any of Ohio's other salamander species. Other characteristics of the species include squared toe tips, a flattened body, and long legs.
Habitat and Habits
It prefers deep moist cracks in limestone cliffs during the day and ventures out onto the cliff face as night approaches in search of food.
Reproduction and Care of the Young
Tiny, round eggs numbering from 10 to 20 are laid in late summer within rock crevices. The females stay with the eggs until they hatch in September, but show little or no parental care. Green salamanders reach sexual maturity two to three years after hatching. |
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