Salamanders
Northern Two-lined Salamander
Eurycea bislineata
Across the regions where it's common, the Northern Two-lined Salamander peaks from August to November.
Shows up in 8 ecoregions and 13 states
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Salamanders
Northern Two-lined Salamander
Eurycea bislineata
Description
The northern two-lined salamander (Eurycea bislineata) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae found in Canada and the United States. The northern two-lined salamander is a small salamander, with adults ranging from 65–120 mm in total length.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
This species prefers small rocky streams or seeps in forests, but may occur in moist areas far from running water. The adults and juveniles tend to be restricted to the stream edges, hiding under rocks and other debris during the day.Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
The teeth of breeding males are unicuspid and elongated when compared to the shorter bicuspid teeth of the females. Three minutes is required to lay each egg in this manner, and up to several hours to lay an entire clutch.Wikipedia ↗
When and where it's active
Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.
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States
About the Northern Two-lined Salamander
When is the Northern Two-lined Salamander most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Northern Two-lined Salamander peaks from August to November.
Where does the Northern Two-lined Salamander live?
It has enough records to show in 8 ecoregions and 13 states, including Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, and Massachusetts.