A terrestrial salamander endemic to the Ouachita Mountains of Arkansas and Oklahoma, characterized by its small size and lungless respiration through skin and mucous membranes.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Deciduous and mixed forests with rocky terrain, primarily found at elevations between 300-900 meters in the Ouachita Mountain range, preferring moist microhabitats under rocks, logs, and leaf litter.
Ecological Role
Critical component of forest floor ecosystem, controlling insect populations and serving as prey for small predators; indicator species for forest habitat health and biodiversity.
Morphology
SKIN COATSmooth, moist skin with dark dorsal coloration and lighter ventral surface
LIMBS WINGSFour relatively short limbs with 5 toes, adapted for terrestrial locomotion
HEAD SENSORYProminent eyes, short snout, well-developed chemosensory capabilities
BODY STRUCTURESmall salamander, typically 7-10 cm in total length, with slender body and elongated tail
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Caudatejake
