Gregarious slender salamander
A species of Slender salamanders Scientific name : Batrachoseps gregarius Genus : Slender salamanders
Gregarious slender salamander, A species of Slender salamanders
Scientific name: Batrachoseps gregarius
Genus: Slender salamanders
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Description
The gregarious slender salamander (Batrachoseps gregarius) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. Its natural habitats are California interior chaparral and woodlands and temperate grasslands in the lower foothills of the western Sierra Nevada and the eastern Central Valley in California, United States.
General Info
Lifespan
1-2 years
Diet
Gregarious slender salamander, known as the Gregarious Slender Salamander, is primarily insectivorous. It seeks small invertebrates including spiders and mites. Its nocturnal foraging habit is adapted for capturing moisture-rich prey.
Behavior
Gregarious slender salamander is a solitary, nocturnal creature, typically hiding in leaf litter and loose soil during the day. This species is highly territorial, marking its space with secretions. A skilled burrower, gregarious slender salamander adopts an elusive behavior for survival, featuring a slow, deliberate movement to minimize detection. Notably, gregarious slender salamander exhibits a distinctive tail-autotomy, voluntarily detaching its tail when threatened.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Salamanders Family
Lungless salamanders Genus
Slender salamanders Species
Gregarious slender salamander 
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