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Mississippi Slimy Salamander

Plethodon mississippi

Across the regions where it's common, the Mississippi Slimy Salamander peaks from November to April.

Shows up in 2 ecoregions and 4 states

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Salamanders

Mississippi Slimy Salamander

Plethodon mississippi

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Description

The Mississippi slimy salamander (Plethodon mississippi) 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 generally black in color with white, silver, or bronze spots on its back.Wikipedia ↗
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When and where it's active

Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.

PeakShoulderQuiet

Ecoregions

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Southeastern PlainsPiney Woods and Loess Hills

States

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
AlabamaLouisianaMississippiTennessee

About the Mississippi Slimy Salamander

When is the Mississippi Slimy Salamander most active?

Across the regions where it's common, the Mississippi Slimy Salamander peaks from November to April.

Where does the Mississippi Slimy Salamander live?

It has enough records to show in 2 ecoregions and 4 states, including Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee.