description Three-lined Salamander Overview
The three-lined salamander (Eurycea guttolineata) is a species of lungless salamander in the family Plethodontidae native to the southeastern United States, ranging from Virginia south to Florida and west to eastern Texas. Adults are slender and yellowish to tan, with three dark longitudinal stripes running the length of the body and a lighter underside marked with scattered dark spots. The species inhabits streams, seepages, floodplains, and damp woodlands, where aquatic larvae develop in flowing water before metamorphosing into semi-terrestrial adults.
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Where does the three-lined salamander live?
Eurycea guttolineata is native to the southeastern United States. Its range extends from Virginia through Florida and westward to eastern Texas.
Why is it called the three-lined salamander?
Adults usually have three dark longitudinal lines running along a yellowish, tan, or brown body. The exact pattern can vary with age and individual appearance.
Does the three-lined salamander have lungs?
No. It is a lungless salamander in the family Plethodontidae and breathes through its skin and the lining of its mouth.
Where can three-lined salamanders be found in the wild?
They are associated with moist habitats such as streams, seepages, wooded wetlands, and damp ground. They need moisture because skin-based breathing makes drying out dangerous.
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