Black-bellied slender salamander
A species of Slender salamanders Scientific name : Batrachoseps nigriventris Genus : Slender salamanders
Black-bellied slender salamander, A species of Slender salamanders
Scientific name: Batrachoseps nigriventris
Genus: Slender salamanders
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Description
The black-bellied slender salamander, Batrachoseps nigriventris, is a small species of salamander that is endemic to California.
General Info
Lifespan
8-10 years
Diet
Black-bellied slender salamander, more commonly known as the Black-bellied Slender Salamander, predominantly feeds on small invertebrates, such as mites, spiders, and springtails. Its diet primarily consists of these tiny creatures, although it is also known to occasionally ingest plant material.
Appearance
Black-bellied slender salamander is a slim, salamander species measuring about 2-3 inches long. They exhibit a dusky, dark-brown coloration, with a belly that's speckled black and yellow. The skin is moist and usually smooth, covered in small, indistinct warts. This animal has four tiny legs and lacks a tail fin unlike some other aquatic salamanders. There are no known marked differences in appearance based on gender, age, or subspecies.
Behavior
Black-bellied slender salamander is primarily solitary, only gathering during mating season. It exhibits camouflage behaviors, featuring an uncanny ability to blend with leaf litter in its moist forest habitat. Its foraging behavior is infrequent, relying heavily on its low metabolic rate and irregular eating pattern for survival. Black-bellied slender salamander is non-territorial, adopting a home range rather than defending a specific territory.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Salamanders Family
Lungless salamanders Genus
Slender salamanders Species
Black-bellied slender salamander 
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