Pygmy salamander
A species of Dusky salamanders Scientific name : Desmognathus wrighti Genus : Dusky salamanders
Pygmy salamander, A species of Dusky salamanders
Scientific name: Desmognathus wrighti
Genus: Dusky salamanders
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Description
The pygmy salamander (or pigmy salamander, Desmognathus wrighti) is a species of salamander in the Plethodontidae family. It is endemic to the United States in the southern Appalachians in North Carolina and Tennessee.
General Info
Lifespan
5-7 years
Diet
Pygmy salamander primarily functions as ambush predators, feeding mainly on small invertebrates, particularly terrestrial insects and arachnids. They also display cannibalistic tendencies, occasionally consuming smaller salamanders from their species.
Appearance
Pygmy salamander is a medium-sized salamander that measures up to 13 cm in length. With a cylindrical body shape, it has smooth and moist skin. Its coloration ranges from dark brown to black, frequently featuring rust or orange patches on its sides. Pygmy salamander possesses a long tail and no distinctive wings or horns. Both sexes look similar, with no significant differences in color or pattern.
Behavior
Pygmy salamander creatures are primarily solitary, preferring damp and cool environments. They're nocturnal, engaging in foraging and hunting activities under the cover of darkness. Unlike some salamanders, they don't migrate or hibernate, but instead cope with environmental changes by seeking cover in leaf litter or burrows. Pygmy salamander are also territorial, with males defending their territories against intruders.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Salamanders Family
Lungless salamanders Genus
Dusky salamanders Species
Pygmy salamander 
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