A unique woodland salamander endemic to the Appalachian Mountain region, characterized by its distinctive mottled green and dark coloration that provides exceptional camouflage in rocky forest habitats.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Rocky forest landscapes in the Appalachian Mountains, typically found in moist crevices, rock outcrops, and forested areas with high humidity between 300-1,500 meters elevation
Ecological Role
Critical forest ecosystem indicator species, plays important role in controlling insect populations and serving as prey for small predators in mountain forest food webs
Morphology
SKIN COATSmooth, moist skin with complex green and black mottled camouflage pattern
LIMBS WINGSFour well-developed limbs with five slender digits, specialized toe pads for exceptional climbing and gripping rocky surfaces
HEAD SENSORYRelatively large eyes, smooth skin with distinct green-black marbled pattern, highly sensitive chemosensory abilities
BODY STRUCTURESlender, elongated salamander body, approximately 7-12 cm in total length, with a flattened profile adapted for rock crevice habitation
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Kelson
