A lungless salamander species endemic to Panama, belonging to the family Plethodontidae, characterized by its unique subpalmate foot morphology and direct development reproductive strategy.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Tropical montane rainforests at elevations between 1,000-1,800 meters, primarily in cloud forest environments with high humidity and dense vegetation in central Panama.
Ecological Role
Critical role in forest ecosystem as insectivorous predator, controlling invertebrate populations and serving as bioindicator of forest health and environmental changes.
Morphology
SKIN COATMoist, permeable skin with dark brown to reddish-brown coloration, facilitating cutaneous respiration
LIMBS WINGSFour limbs with partially webbed digits (subpalmate), enabling climbing and movement through complex forest understory
HEAD SENSORYProminent eyes, well-developed chemosensory capabilities, short snout with sensitive nasal passages
BODY STRUCTURESmall salamander, typically 5-8 cm in total length, slender body with elongated tail, adapted for arboreal and terrestrial locomotion
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: (c) Wouter Beukema, some rights reserved (CC BY)
