Southern banana salamander
A species of Mushroom-tongued salamanders Scientific name : Bolitoglossa occidentalis Genus : Mushroom-tongued salamanders
Southern banana salamander, A species of Mushroom-tongued salamanders
Scientific name: Bolitoglossa occidentalis
Genus: Mushroom-tongued salamanders
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Description
The Southern Banana Salamander (Bolitoglossa occidentalis) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is found in Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, arable land, and plantations . It is threatened by habitat loss.
General Info
Lifespan
3-6 years
Diet
Southern banana salamander predominately indulges in a carnivorous diet, feasting primarily on a variety of small arthropods. This species especially prefers insects and spider species found in their cloud forest habitat.
Appearance
Southern banana salamander is a unique amphibian with a slender, elongated body, which is typically covered in rough, moist skin. This species exhibits a variety of shades, ranging from dark brown to more subdued gray. Its most distinctive features include a long tail, webbed feet, and a protruding tongue. It is noteworthy that the appearance remains consistent across both genders and at all ages.
Behavior
Southern banana salamander are nocturnal, spending their days hidden in the forest leaf litter and emerging at night to forage for small invertebrates. They exhibit solitary behavior, with individuals owning and defending separate territories. This species navigates its surroundings through keen chemosensation, using its specialized, highly sensitive tongue.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Salamanders Family
Lungless salamanders Species
Southern banana salamander 
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