Slimy Salamander

Shiny blue-black skin is flecked with light spots.

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Common Name

Slimy Salamander

Comments

Frequently observed on cool, wet days. It feeds primarily on worms and small invertebrates. Skin is covered with a sticky substance that is capable of gluing the mouths of its predators shut!

Scientific Name

Plethodon glutinosus

Habitat

Wet habitats in or under ground litter.

Size

To 8 in. (20 cm)