Yellow dusky salamander
A species of Dusky salamanders Scientific name : Desmognathus santeetlah Genus : Dusky salamanders
Yellow dusky salamander, A species of Dusky salamanders
Scientific name: Desmognathus santeetlah
Genus: Dusky salamanders
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Description General Info
Description
The Santeetlah dusky salamander (Desmognathus santeetlah) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is endemic to the United States.
General Info
Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
Dietary habits of yellow dusky salamander largely comprise of small invertebrates, making it a carnivorous species. Specific dietary constituents include spiders, various insect larvae, and small crustaceans, showcasing its preference for soft-bodied prey.
Appearance
Yellow dusky salamander is a medium-sized salamander with a semi-aquatic body structure. It has smooth, shiny skin, mostly in a dull brown color with darker spotting along its back, blending well with their natural habitat. Notably, it possesses a lengthy tail contributing to around half of its total body length. There are no significant visual differences based on age, gender, or subspecies in this species.
Behavior
Yellow dusky salamander displays predominantly nocturnal habits, being most active at dusk and dawn. They are solitary and possess strongly territorial behaviors, especially males. Yellow dusky salamander exhibits a unique head bobbing display when interacting with other members of the species. Yellow dusky salamander is a meticulous forager, feeding on small invertebrates within its humid, forested habitat.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Salamanders Family
Lungless salamanders Genus
Dusky salamanders Species
Yellow dusky salamander 
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