Clouded salamander
A species of Climbing salamanders Scientific name : Aneides ferreus Genus : Climbing salamanders
Clouded salamander, A species of Climbing salamanders
Scientific name: Aneides ferreus
Genus: Climbing salamanders
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Description General Info
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Description
The clouded salamander (Aneides ferreus) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is endemic to the United States. Its natural habitat is temperate forests and it is probable that many nest in trees. It is threatened by habitat loss.
General Info
Lifespan
15-20 years
Diet
Clouded salamander predominantly consumes ants and mites. This salamander, characterized by pouncing behavior, shows diet preference for small arthropods, particularly in the families Acari and Formicidae.
Appearance
Clouded salamander is a medium-sized salamander with a stout body and short limbs. Its tail is noticeably prehensile. The skin displays a glossy shine and is rough with granular texture. Predominantly dark brown, it exhibits patches of light brown or green, rendering a marbled appearance. No significant age, gender, or subspecies-based differences in appearance are observed. The marbled skin and prehensile tail set it apart.
Behavior
Clouded salamander resides in coniferous forests, leveraging its vertical climbing skill to nest in moss and bark crevices. This nocturnal animal forages for a variety of invertebrates at night. Uniquely, clouded salamander displays an aggressive, vocal territorial defense, hissing at intruders. It's a solitary species except during mating season.
Photo By Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife , used under CC-BY-SA-2.0 /Cropped and compressed from original 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Salamanders Family
Lungless salamanders Genus
Climbing salamanders Species
Clouded salamander 
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