Four-toed Salamander (Hemidactylium scutatum) — Least Concern Amphibia

Four-toed Salamander

Hemidactylium scutatum

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Amphibia · Caudata · Plethodontidae

About

The four-toed salamander is a lungless salamander native to eastern North America. It is the only species of the monotypic genus Hemidactylium.

Fun Fact

Communal nesting is normally one female brooding the eggs of two or more, up to 14, females of the same species.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Habitats are sphagnum bogs, grassy areas surrounding beaver ponds, and deciduous or mixed forests rich with mosses.

Diet

Insectivore

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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