Gold-striped salamander
A species of Gold-striped salamander, Also known as Saramaganta, Goldstreifensalamander Scientific name : Chioglossa lusitanica Genus : Gold-striped salamander
Gold-striped salamander, A species of Gold-striped salamander
Also known as:
Saramaganta, Goldstreifensalamander
Scientific name: Chioglossa lusitanica
Genus: Gold-striped salamander
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Description
The gold-striped salamander, golden-striped salamander, saramaganta or pÃntega rabilonga (Chioglossa lusitanica) is a species of salamander in the Salamandridae family. It is the only species of the genus Chioglossa. It is found in the north-west of Iberia at an altitude of up to 1,300 m.
General Info
Lifespan
12-15 years
Diet
The dietary habits of gold-striped salamander primarily revolve around small invertebrates. This includes a significant consumption of various insects, spiders, and small snails found within their moist forest habitats.
Appearance
Gold-striped salamander is a small amphibian with sleek, shiny skin and a slender, elongated shape. It's predominantly black with bright yellow spots running along the sides. Notable features include long hind legs and a characteristic tail, which is bifurcated at the end. It has no significant differences in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Gold-striped salamander is a nocturnal, solitary species, typically spending their day in moist caves or crevices. At night, they actively hunt for prey, displaying unique prehensile tail usage for balance and navigation. Males defend territories against rivals using distinctive body movements. They exhibit a very specific cannibalistic behavior under food shortage situations.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Salamanders Family
True salamanders Genus
Gold-striped salamander Species
Gold-striped salamander 
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