Puerto hondo stream salamander
A species of Mole salamander Scientific name : Ambystoma ordinarium Genus : Mole salamander
Puerto hondo stream salamander, A species of Mole salamander
Scientific name: Ambystoma ordinarium
Genus: Mole salamander
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Description General Info
Description
The Puerto Hondo stream salamander or Michoacan stream salamander, Ambystoma ordinarium, is a mole salamander from the Cordillera Volcánica within the Mexican state of Michoacán.
General Info
Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
Puerto hondo stream salamander primarily feeds on a diverse range of invertebrates. This includes distinct dietary preferences for insects and small crustaceans, highlighting its opportunistic and carnivorous feeding behaviour.
Appearance
The puerto hondo stream salamander is a moderately sized salamander, measuring up to 15 cm. It sports a streamlined, elongated body, covered in smooth, moist skin. Its predominating coloration is a striking dark brown, subtly highlighted with lighter, almost coppery, dorsal blotches. Genders exhibit no significant color or size variation, and the salamander lacks unique features like wings or horns.
Behavior
Puerto hondo stream salamander exhibits a predominantly nocturnal and solitary lifestyle. It demonstrates territorial behavior especially during breeding seasons, often guarding controlled zones fiercely. Being an insectivorous species, its survival in natural habitats includes burrowing behavior for both foraging insects and hiding from predators.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Salamanders Family
Mole salamanders Genus
Mole salamander Species
Puerto hondo stream salamander 
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