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AnAge entry for Desmognathus ochrophaeus

Classification (HAGRID: 00951)
TaxonomyKingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Amphibia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Caudata
                Family: Plethodontidae
                    Genus: Desmognathus
SpeciesDesmognathus ochrophaeus
Common nameMountain dusky salamander
SynonymsDesmognathus ochrophaea, Desmognathus ochrophaeus carolinensis

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

IMR0.3/year
MRDTNot yet available
Maximum longevity19.8 years (captivity)
Sourceref. 485
Sample sizetiny
Data qualityacceptable
Observations

In the wild, these animals may live up to 16 years. IMR values were estimated in the wild and might decline at later ages. Fertility does not decline at older ages [0526].

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity1,280 days
Male sexual maturity1,280 days
Incubation
Metamorphosis
Clutch size16 (oviparous)
Adult weight0.6 g

Metabolism

No information on metabolism available.

References
[0529] Moore et al. (2001), Influence of season, geomorphic surface and cover item on capture, size and weight of Desmognathus ochrophaeus and Plethodon cinereus in Allegheny Plateau riparian forests
[0526] Kara (1994), Ageing in amphibians, PubMed
[0485] Andrew Snider and J. Bowler (1992), Longevity of Reptiles and Amphibians in North American Collections, Second Edition
[0468] John Behler and F. King (1979), The National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Reptiles and Amphibians

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