Longnose mushroomtongue salamander
A species of Mushroom-tongued salamanders Scientific name : Bolitoglossa rostrata Genus : Mushroom-tongued salamanders
Longnose mushroomtongue salamander, A species of Mushroom-tongued salamanders
Scientific name: Bolitoglossa rostrata
Genus: Mushroom-tongued salamanders
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Description
Bolitoglossa rostrata (Spanish: Salamandra Narigona) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is found in Guatemala and Mexico. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and heavily degraded former forest. It is threatened by habitat loss.
General Info
Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
Longnose mushroomtongue salamander's diet principally composes of small arthropods and invertebrates. Notably, insects such as beetles and spiders make up a significant part of their food intake, supplementing their nutritional needs.
Appearance
Longnose mushroomtongue salamander is a small, long-bodied amphibian with smooth, moist skin. Its color ranges from brown to black, often with distinct yellow or gold patches. This creature has a long, slender tail and unique paddle-like limbs, suitable for its tree-dwelling lifestyle. Lacking external ears and visible tympanum, longnose mushroomtongue salamander has a pointed snout, giving it a distinctive profile. Gender and age do not noticeably affect its appearance.
Behavior
Longnose mushroomtongue salamander is primarily nocturnal and arboreal, being specially adapted to climbing with its large appendages and flexible toes. It exhibits solitary behavior, rarely interacting with others of its species. Not a migratory species, it establishes and maintains territories primarily through olfactory markings. An opportunist predator, longnose mushroomtongue salamander feeds mostly on small invertebrates in its canopy habitat.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
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