Seepage salamander
A species of Dusky salamanders Scientific name : Desmognathus aeneus Genus : Dusky salamanders
Seepage salamander, A species of Dusky salamanders
Scientific name: Desmognathus aeneus
Genus: Dusky salamanders
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Description
The seepage salamander (Desmognathus aeneus) is a small, terrestrial species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is endemic to the United States. They are found in small areas of Tennessee, North Carolina, Georgia, and Alabama. Its natural habitats are temperate forests, intermittent rivers, and freshwater springs. It gets its name from the seepages around which it lives. It is very similar in its appearance and life history to the pygmy salamander (Desmognathus wright
General Info
Lifespan
5-7 years
Diet
Seepage salamander primarily sustains on small invertebrates, including aquatic insects, gastropods and arachnids. Emphasizing on foraging at night, it favors food types that are abundant in its moist woodland habitat.
Appearance
Seepage salamander is a small-sized salamander with a slender, elongated body and smooth skin. Its prominent coloration is bronze, with dark markings along its back and irregular dark spots on its sides. This amphibian prominently features a non-prehensile tail and displays no significant differences in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Seepage salamander are nocturnal, terrestrial salamanders known for their secretive behavior. Mainly solitary, they are aggressively territorial, marking their range with chemical signals. Their unique hunting techniques involve ambush and swift snapping movements. In their Appalachian habitat, they exhibit hibernation-like behavior during harsh winters.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Salamanders Family
Lungless salamanders Genus
Dusky salamanders Species
Seepage salamander 
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