Mississippi slimy salamander


The Mississippi slimy salamander is a species of terrestrial plethodontid salamander found throughout most of the U.S. state of Mississippi, western Alabama, western Tennessee, far western Kentucky, and eastern Louisiana. The Mississippi slimy salamander is part of the larger slimy salamander complex.

Description

The Mississippi slimy salamander is generally black in color with white, silver, or bronze spots on its back. Adults reach lengths of and breed from August to early September. Females remain with their clutches for up to two weeks before the offspring disperse.