description Many-lined Salamander Overview
The Many-lined Salamander (Stereochilus marginatus) is the sole member of genus Stereochilus, a small aquatic salamander restricted to sluggish coastal-plain streams and swamps from Virginia to Florida.
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What is the scientific name of the many-lined salamander?
The many-lined salamander is Stereochilus marginatus, the only species in the genus Stereochilus. It is a small, mostly aquatic salamander of the Atlantic Coastal Plain.
Where does the many-lined salamander live?
Its range extends from southeastern Virginia through the coastal plain to northeastern Florida. It favors acidic swamps, woodland pools, slow streams, sphagnum, and other permanent wetland habitats.
How large does a many-lined salamander get?
Adults are generally only a few inches long, with published field references placing them around 2.5 to 4.5 inches. Their thin dark longitudinal lines are the main feature behind the common name.
How does the many-lined salamander reproduce?
The species has an aquatic larval stage with external gills, and larvae may remain in the water for one to two years. In Virginia, females have been recorded laying 16 to 121 eggs under moist logs or in sphagnum mats.
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