A medium-sized terrestrial salamander native to eastern United States, characterized by its sticky secretions and dark body with white or silver spots.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Deciduous and mixed forest environments, preferring moist woodland areas with abundant leaf litter, fallen logs, and rocky terrain in Appalachian and eastern North American regions
Ecological Role
Key predator of small invertebrates, contributes to forest ecosystem nutrient cycling and serves as prey for larger woodland predators
Morphology
SKIN COATDark black or dark brown base color with white or silver-gray irregular spotting along body and tail
LIMBS WINGSFour limbs with five digits, adapted for terrestrial locomotion and burrowing
HEAD SENSORYLarge eyes, broad snout, well-developed chemosensory capabilities
BODY STRUCTURERobust salamander, 11-17 cm in total length, cylindrical body with rounded tail
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Greg Schechter
