A small salamander species endemic to the mountainous regions of South Korea, characterized by its slender body and aquatic-terrestrial lifestyle. Part of the primitive salamander family Hynobiidae, known for their ancestral characteristics.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Cool temperate mountain streams, forest floors, and damp woodland areas in South Korean mountain ranges, typically at elevations between 600-1,500 meters above sea level
Ecological Role
Important indicator species for forest ecosystem health, plays crucial role in controlling insect populations and serving as prey for larger predators in mountain ecosystems
Morphology
SKIN COATSmooth, moist skin with dark brown to black base coloration and occasional lighter mottling or spots
LIMBS WINGSFour relatively short limbs with 4-5 digits, adapted for terrestrial and aquatic locomotion
HEAD SENSORYSmall eyes, broad head with well-developed chemosensory capabilities, lateral line system for detecting water movements
BODY STRUCTURESlender, elongated salamander body, typically 10-15 cm in total length, with a flattened tail for swimming
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Kim, Hyun-tae
