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AnAge entry for Ambystoma opacum

Classification (HAGRID: 00927)
TaxonomyKingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Amphibia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Caudata
                Family: Ambystomatidae
                    Genus: Ambystoma
SpeciesAmbystoma opacum
Common nameMarbled salamander
SynonymsSalamandra opaca

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity11.3 years (captivity)
Sourceref. 485
Sample sizesmall
Data qualityacceptable
ObservationsNo observations are presently available

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity1,296 days
Male sexual maturity1,113 days
Incubation
Metamorphosis
Clutch size100 (oviparous)
Adult weight

Metabolism

No information on metabolism available.

References
[0485] Andrew Snider and J. Bowler (1992), Longevity of Reptiles and Amphibians in North American Collections, Second Edition
[0528] Partners in Amphibian And Reptile Conservation: Northeast Working Group
[0749] AmphibiaWeb

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