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  2. Eurycea longicauda - Wikipedia

    • Eurycea longicauda, commonly known as the long-tailed salamander or longtail salamander, is a species of lungless salamander native to the Appalachian Region of the eastern United States. It is a "cave salamander" that frequents twilight zones of caves and also inhabits springs and surrounding forest. See more

    Subspecies

    There are two or three subspecies:
    • E. l. longicauda (Green, 1818) (long-tailed salamander, eastern lo… See more

    Description

    Body color varies from yellow to orange-red to red with random black spots. E. l. longicauda measure on average 50 mm (2.0 in) snout–vent length (SVL) and have 72 mm (2.8 in) long tail. See more

    Reproduction

    E. l. melanopleura reproduces in November to February. The eggs measure 7 mm (0.28 in) in diameter. The larvae hatch in January–March at about 10 mm (0.39 in) snout–vent length (SVL). They metamorph… See more

    Habitat and conservation

    Eurycea longicauda inhabit streamsides, spring runs, ponds, cave mouths, and abandoned mines. With wet weather, they may venture into wooded terrestrial habitats. They hide in rock crevices or under rocks… See more

    External links

    Data related to Eurycea longicauda at Wikispecies Media related to Eurycea longicauda at Wikimedia Commons See more

     
  1. ADW: Eurycea longicauda: INFORMATION

    WEBLong-tailed sala­man­ders range from south­east­ern Mis­souri through ex­treme south­ern Illi­nois, through­out most of Ken­tucky, cen­tral and west­ern Ten­nessee, ex­treme north­east­ern Mis­sis­sippi, north­ern Al­abama, …

     
  2. Long-Tailed Salamander (Eurycea longicauda) - Indiana Herp Atlas

  3. Eastern Long-tailed Salamander - Virginia Herpetological Society

  4. Salamander | Species, Life Cycle, & Facts | Britannica

  5. Eastern Long-Tailed Salamander and Dark-Sided …

    WEBThe eastern long-tailed salamander (E. longicauda longicauda) is a medium-sized, slender salamander with a long tail. It is usually yellow but may vary from greenish yellow to orange yellow. The belly is plain yellow. …

  6. Salamander - Wikipedia

    WEBSalamander diversity is highest in eastern North America, especially in the Appalachian Mountains; most species are found in the Holarctic realm, with some species present in the Neotropical realm.

  7. 16 Different Types of Salamanders: Ultimate …

    WEBAug 21, 2022 — Ann Briggs. Reviewed by: Lou Dzierzak. Last updated on: August 21, 2022. They look like lizards, act like frogs, and are only found in the Northern Hemisphere. Salamanders are special creatures, filling …

  8. 16 Types of Salamanders, Explained - Earth's Friends

    WEBApr 7, 2009 — What is a salamander? There are a whopping 500 species of amphibians that can be classified as salamanders. Salamanders are similar in shape and size to lizards – with a slender body and long tail. What …

  9. Salamander - Facts, Habitat, Life Cycle, Diet and …

    WEBAbout 550 existing species of amphibians are categorized under the common name of Salamander. The extinct species are grouped under Caudata and the extant ones are grouped as Urodela. All of the species …