Toothy splayfoot salamander
A species of Splayfoot salamanders Scientific name : Chiropterotriton multidentatus Genus : Splayfoot salamanders
Toothy splayfoot salamander, A species of Splayfoot salamanders
Scientific name: Chiropterotriton multidentatus
Genus: Splayfoot salamanders
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Description
The toothy splayfoot salamander or toothy salamander (Chiropterotriton multidentatus) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is endemic to Mexico and known from southeastern Hidalgo, Tlaxcala, and south-central San Luis PotosÃ, at elevations of 1,070â2,440Â m (3,510â8,010Â ft) asl.
General Info
Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
Toothy splayfoot salamander is an insectivorous organism tending to favor soft-bodied invertebrates, primarily consuming ants and termites. It also displays a dietary predilection for various species of spiders.
Appearance
Toothy splayfoot salamander is a small salamander with a slender body covered in smooth, moist skin. It displays a conspicuous light-brown coloration, with a darker brown pattern extending from its head to tail. Its distinguishing feature includes numerous tiny teeth lining its jaw edges. No significant differences in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies have been documented.
Behavior
Toothy splayfoot salamander is a nocturnal, terrestrial salamander known for its secretive lifestyle, often hiding in leaf litter and moss. It's a solitary species with philopatric habits, returning to the same dens for hibernation. Toothy splayfoot salamander has specialized teeth adapted for a diet primarily of small invertebrates. It has the unusual characteristic of not displaying aggressive territorial behaviors.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Salamanders Family
Lungless salamanders Genus
Splayfoot salamanders Species
Toothy splayfoot salamander 
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