Yucatán salamander
A species of Mushroom-tongued salamanders Scientific name : Bolitoglossa yucatana Genus : Mushroom-tongued salamanders
Yucatán salamander, A species of Mushroom-tongued salamanders
Scientific name: Bolitoglossa yucatana
Genus: Mushroom-tongued salamanders
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Description
The Yucatán mushroomtongue salamander or Yucatán salamander (Bolitoglossa yucatana) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is found in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico and extreme northern Belize, possibly reaching into Guatemala.
General Info
Lifespan
8-10 years
Diet
Yucatán salamander's nutritional intake primarily revolves around invertebrates, especially insects. Primarily nocturnal, it employs a sit-and-wait strategy, preying on various insects including beetles, spiders, and crustaceans, thereby exhibiting arthropodivory.
Appearance
Yucatán salamander is a small amphibian with a slender body, long tail, and smooth skin. This species is remarkably diverse in color, but most commonly observed in shades of brown, often with yellow or orange splotches. Their most distinctive feature is their protruding eyes, while their limbs are round-tipped, adapted for climbing. There are no noticeable differences in appearance between genders, age groups, or subspecies.
Behavior
Yucatán salamander is a largely nocturnal creature that exhibits arboreal behavior, spending much of its time in trees. It is best known for its unique method of foraging for food, moving slowly through its environment to detect prey. This species tends to lead a solitary life, only interacting with conspecifics for mating purposes.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Salamanders Family
Lungless salamanders Species
Yucatán salamander 
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