Sacramento mountains salamander
A species of Climbing salamanders Scientific name : Aneides hardii Genus : Climbing salamanders
Sacramento mountains salamander, A species of Climbing salamanders
Scientific name: Aneides hardii
Genus: Climbing salamanders
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Description General Info
Description
The Sacramento Mountain salamander (Aneides hardii) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is endemic to mountainous regions of New Mexico in the United States. Its natural habitat is temperate forests where it is threatened by habitat loss.
General Info
Lifespan
15-20 years
Diet
The dietary habits of sacramento mountains salamander primarily revolve around consuming small invertebrates. Key elements of its diet include insects, arachnids, and annelids, with a particular fondness for beetles.
Behavior
Sacramento mountains salamander is a nocturnal species, primarily solitary except during the breeding season. This species is known for its excellent climbing abilities and typically resides in rocky outcrops. Their diet mainly consists of small invertebrates. Notably, sacramento mountains salamander has a monogamous mating system, which is somewhat unusual among amphibians.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Salamanders Family
Lungless salamanders Genus
Climbing salamanders Species
Sacramento mountains salamander