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Four-toed Salamander
Hemidactylium scutatum
At-a-Glance
• Family: Plethodontidae (Lungless Salamanders)
• Length: 2-3 inches
• Ohio Status: Species of Concern
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Description
This is the only salamander with four toes on hind feet and front feet, others have five toes. It is easily identified by its striking snow-white belly, speckled with black.
Habitat and Habits
The four-toed salamander lives close to boggy woodland ponds and swamps where it hides beneath logs, rocks, slabs of bark, and even leaves.
Reproduction and Care of the Young
The female lays two to three dozen eggs close to water in early spring. She remains with them until they hatch six to eight weeks later. |
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