Franklin's Mushroomtongue Salamander
A species of Mushroom-tongued salamanders Scientific name : Bolitoglossa franklini Genus : Mushroom-tongued salamanders
Franklin's Mushroomtongue Salamander, A species of Mushroom-tongued salamanders
Scientific name: Bolitoglossa franklini
Genus: Mushroom-tongued salamanders
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Description
Franklin's Climbing Salamander (Bolitoglossa franklini) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is found in Guatemala and Mexico. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
General Info
Lifespan
8-15 years
Diet
Franklin's Mushroomtongue Salamander's diet primarily consists of small arthropods. It favours insects, particularly those of the order Coleoptera (beetles), but also consumes ants, spiders, and other small invertebrates when available.
Appearance
Franklin's Mushroomtongue Salamander is a small and slender salamander, one of the lungless types, and has short legs that are roughly equal in length. It has smooth, moist skin, which is mainly dark brown, often mottled with lighter or darker patches. Franklin's Mushroomtongue Salamander possesses a unique feature of having a long, prehensile tail, which often curls up at the end. There are no significant differences in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Franklin's Mushroomtongue Salamander is a nocturnal species with substantial arboreal tendencies, spending most of its time in trees seeking food and mates. Generally solitary, it engages in complex courtship rituals involving tactile and chemical cues. Notably, this species adapts to seasonal changes in forest canopies to camouflage effectively against predators.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
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