Streamside salamander
A species of Mole salamander Scientific name : Ambystoma barbouri Genus : Mole salamander
Streamside salamander, A species of Mole salamander
Scientific name: Ambystoma barbouri
Genus: Mole salamander
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Description
The streamside salamander (Ambystoma barbouri) is a species of mole salamander from North America, occurring in several Midwestern states of the USA.
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Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
Streamside salamander's diet primarily consists of small invertebrates, such as insects and spiders. This amphibian species tends to forage in leaf litter and under logs for food, displaying a preference for soft-bodied prey.
Appearance
Streamside salamander is a medium-sized salamander, characterized by a rounded body shape and slimy skin texture. Its color ranges from dark brown to black with deep maroon blotches, unique to this species. Their tails are paddle-like, adapted for a lifestyle near water. There aren't significant differences in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Streamside salamander is primarily terrestrial and carnivorous, with night predators capturing insects, worms, and small invertebrates. It exhibits strong territorial discipline during breeding seasons, typically expelling disturbances. Unlike most of its kind, streamside salamander displays a peculiar behavior of skipping the larval, aquatic phase, directly metamorphosing from the egg.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Salamanders Family
Mole salamanders Genus
Mole salamander Species
Streamside salamander 
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