Gabilan mountains slender salamander
A species of Slender salamanders Scientific name : Batrachoseps gavilanensis Genus : Slender salamanders
Gabilan mountains slender salamander, A species of Slender salamanders
Scientific name: Batrachoseps gavilanensis
Genus: Slender salamanders
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Description
The Gabilan Mountains slender salamander (Batrachoseps gavilanensis) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is endemic to California in the United States, where it is distributed along the Central Coast region from Santa Cruz to northern Kern County.
General Info
Lifespan
3-5 years
Diet
Gabilan mountains slender salamander is primarily an insectivorous species, predominantly feeding on tiny arthropods. Its diet is most often composed of ants, spiders, beetles, and other small invertebrates dwelling in its natural forest habitat.
Appearance
Gabilan mountains slender salamander is a small, slender salamander with a long, narrow tail and smooth, moist skin. It has a subdued coloration, primarily dark brown to black, sometimes exhibiting speckling patterns. This creature lacks any distinctive features such as horns or wings. It is worth noting that males tend to be smaller than females. Its physical traits provide an expert camouflage in its native forest habitat.
Behavior
Gabilan mountains slender salamander is a solitary creature, spending most of its time concealed within leaf litter or under logs. It's predominantly nocturnal, foraging for small invertebrates at night. Gabilan mountains slender salamander possesses unique defensive strategies against predation including crypsis and immobility. Males are territorial, with vocalization serving as the primary tool for territory defense.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Salamanders Family
Lungless salamanders Genus
Slender salamanders 
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