AnAge entry for Plethodon jordani

Classification (HAGRID: 00175)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Amphibia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Caudata
                Family: Plethodontidae
                    Genus: Plethodon
Species
Plethodon jordani
Common name
Red-cheeked salamander
Synonyms
Plethodon jordani jordani

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
19.8 years (captivity)
Source
ref. 485
Sample size
Tiny
Data quality
Acceptable
Observations

One study in the wild found that 77% of these animals survive to age 10 [0512], so maximum longevity could be underestimated.

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity
1,825 days
Male sexual maturity
1,095 days
Incubation
Metamorphosis
Clutch size
(oviparous)
Adult weight

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

Integrated Taxonomic Information System
ITIS 173660
Animal Diversity Web
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NCBI Taxonomy
Taxonomy ID 8336
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