A terrestrial salamander endemic to Mississippi's woodland regions, characterized by its slimy skin secretion and dark coloration with distinctive light spots or mottling.
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ADSENSE SLOT
Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Deciduous and mixed forest environments, preferring moist woodland floors with abundant leaf litter, fallen logs, and rocky areas in southeastern United States
Ecological Role
Critical component of forest floor ecosystem, controlling invertebrate populations and serving as prey for small predators
Morphology
SKIN COATDark black or dark brown base color with irregular light gray or silvery spot patterns
LIMBS WINGSFour relatively short limbs, five toes per foot, adapted for terrestrial locomotion and burrowing
HEAD SENSORYLarge eyes, broad head with well-developed olfactory capabilities, primitive chemosensory mechanisms
BODY STRUCTUREElongated body, typically 10-15 cm in total length, robust build with smooth, moist skin
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Caudatejake
