# Atlantic Coast Slimy Salamander (*Plethodon chlorobryonis*) The Atlantic Coast Slimy Salamander is a small, shiny creature that loves to hide under rocks and logs. It has a smooth, slimy skin that helps it stay moist in its forest home. - **Category:** [Amphibians](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/amphibian) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Habitat:** Forests ![Atlantic Coast Slimy Salamander](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Plethodon_chlorobryonis_20226277.jpg&width=800) Photo: Nick Newberry, CC BY 4.0 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Plethodon_chlorobryonis_20226277.jpg) ## Appearance The Atlantic Coast Slimy Salamander is a sleek, dark amphibian with a glossy black body adorned with numerous tiny, brassy or yellowish-gold flecks that give it a "slimy" or metallic look. These small spots are often concentrated on its back and sides, making it appear distinct from other forest salamanders. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Amphibia - **Order:** Caudata - **Family:** Plethodontidae - **Genus:** Plethodon ## Interesting facts - Baby slimy salamanders hatch looking like mini-adults, skipping the tadpole stage! - Female slimy salamanders guard their clutch of eggs for many weeks until they hatch. - These lungless salamanders breathe only through their skin and moist mouth lining! - They love damp, cool places and hide under logs and rocks in the forest. ## Special abilities - **Skin Breather:** Atlantic Coast Slimy Salamander has permeable skin that allows them to breathe underwater and on land, absorbing oxygen directly from their environment. - **Fast-Tongue Hunter:** Atlantic Coast Slimy Salamander can launch its sticky tongue incredibly fast because it helps them snatch unsuspecting insect prey in a flash. ## Measurements & details - **Length:** 10-17 cm - **Weight:** 0.005-0.015 kg - **Lifespan:** 8-15 years - **Speed:** 0.1 km/h - **Clutch Size:** 6-36 ## Diet & Feeding They are tiny hunters, eating small bugs and other invertebrates found on the forest floor. - **Primary Foods:** ants, beetles, spiders, mites, springtails, earthworms - **Foraging Method:** Ambush ## Ecological connections - **Eaten by:** Common Garter Snake (*Thamnophis sirtalis*) — a common predator in its forest habitat - **Eaten by:** Masked Shrew (*Sorex cinereus*) — hunts small invertebrates and amphibians on the forest floor - **Eats:** Silky Ant (*Formica fusca*) — a primary food source in its diet ## Traits - [Spotted](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/spotted): Marked with spots or patches of a different color. - [Solitary](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/solitary): Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care. - [Colorful](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/colorful): Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors. - [Insectivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/insectivorous): This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates. - [Forest](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/forest): Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life. - [Regenerative](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/regenerative): Regenerative organisms possess the ability to regrow lost or damaged body parts, tissues, or organs. - [Toxic](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/toxic): Toxic organisms contain substances that are poisonous and can cause adverse effects upon exposure. - [Nocturnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/nocturnal): Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day. - [Endangered](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/endangered): Endangered status indicates a species is at a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future. ## Collections - [Amphibians](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/amphibians) ## Safety **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low Always wash your hands after touching any salamander to keep them safe. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Atlantic Coast Slimy Salamander? Compare body shape, toes, markings, tail and skin texture. Tadpoles and larvae can look nothing like the adults they turn into. Amphibian Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How long is Atlantic Coast Slimy Salamander? 10-17 cm ### How much does Atlantic Coast Slimy Salamander weigh? 0.005-0.015 kg ### How long does Atlantic Coast Slimy Salamander live? 8-15 years ### How fast can Atlantic Coast Slimy Salamander move? 0.1 km/h ### What does Atlantic Coast Slimy Salamander eat? They are tiny hunters, eating small bugs and other invertebrates found on the forest floor. ### Where is Atlantic Coast Slimy Salamander usually found? Forests ### How does Atlantic Coast Slimy Salamander hunt? Ambush ## Where to spot - [Singletary Lake State Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/singletary-lake-state-park) — North Carolina, US · State Park ## More Amphibians - [Eastern Red-backed Salamander](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-red-backed-salamander) (*Plethodon cinereus*) - [California Slender Salamander](https://www.snappit.app/explore/california-slender-salamander) (*Batrachoseps attenuatus*) - [Cuban Tree Frog](https://www.snappit.app/explore/cuban-tree-frog) (*Osteopilus septentrionalis*) - [European Toad](https://www.snappit.app/explore/european-toad) (*Bufo bufo*) --- Source: [Atlantic Coast Slimy Salamander Facts — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/atlantic-coast-slimy-salamander)