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Many-lined Salamander

Stereochilus marginatus

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Illustration of Many-lined Salamander (Stereochilus marginatus)

The Many-lined Salamander is a small, aquatic salamander of the southeastern coastal plain. It is named for the many horizontal lines on its sides. Rarely seen, it spends most of its time in dense aquatic vegetation.

Habitat
Swamps, bogs, and sluggish streams in the southeastern Coastal Plain
Diet
Small aquatic invertebrates
How common
Uncommon

Best time to see a Many-lined Salamander

The best time to see a Many-lined Salamander is January–February, when about 60% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 58 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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