A medium-sized lungless salamander endemic to eastern North America, characterized by its reddish-pink coloration and aquatic larval stage.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Inhabits cool, clear mountain streams, springs, and limestone caves in forested regions from southeastern Canada to northeastern Georgia, typically at elevations between 200-1,500 meters.
Ecological Role
Critical indicator species for stream ecosystem health, serving as both predator and prey in aquatic and terrestrial food webs, and sensitive to environmental changes.
Morphology
SKIN COATSmooth, moist skin with vibrant reddish-pink to salmon coloration, occasionally with gray or brown mottling
LIMBS WINGSFour limbs with four toes on front feet and five toes on hind feet, adapted for locomotion in water and terrestrial environments
HEAD SENSORYBroad, flattened head with prominent eyes and well-developed chemosensory capabilities
BODY STRUCTUREElongated body, approximately 10-18 cm in total length, with a slender tail comprising 40-50% of total body length
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: John D. Wilson
