Nauta salamander
A species of Mushroom-tongued salamanders Scientific name : Bolitoglossa altamazonica Genus : Mushroom-tongued salamanders
Nauta salamander, A species of Mushroom-tongued salamanders
Scientific name: Bolitoglossa altamazonica
Genus: Mushroom-tongued salamanders
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Description
Nauta salamander or Nauta mushroomtongue salamander (Bolitoglossa altamazonica) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is found on the eastern and lower slopes of the Andes from Venezuela and Colombia through Ecuador and Peru to Bolivia and east into adjacent Brazil. Its common name refers to its type locality, Nauta, in the Loreto Province, Peruvian Amazon. It might a composite of several species.
General Info
Lifespan
8-10 years
Diet
Nauta salamander's diet primarily consists of small invertebrates. Notably, its dining habits center around consuming insects, particularly ants and termites, supplemented by various types of arachnids.
Appearance
Nauta salamander is a petite salamander with a slender, elongated body shape and smooth skin. It sports a prominent dorsal stripe that contrasts sharply with its dark chocolate-brown body. Notable features include its lengthy tail, stubby limbs and extensive webbing between fingers and toes. This amphibian remains fairly consistent in appearance across gender and age.
Behavior
Nauta salamander is a nocturnal species, often found hiding under leaf litter during the day while they venture out to hunt at night. They exhibit solitary behavior, specifically during the non-breeding season. Interestingly, this amphibian species has evolved to lose its lungs as a unique adaptation for survival within its humid forest habitat. They mark their territory by leaving a scent trail produced by skin glands.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Salamanders Family
Lungless salamanders Species
Nauta salamander 
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