Corsican mountain newt
A species of Euproctus, Also known as Corsicaanse beeksalamander, Corsicaanse beeksalamander, Scientific name : Euproctus montanus Genus : Euproctus
Corsican mountain newt, A species of Euproctus
Also known as:
Corsicaanse beeksalamander, Corsicaanse beeksalamander,
Scientific name: Euproctus montanus
Genus: Euproctus
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Description
The Corsican brook salamander or Corsican mountain newt (Euproctus montanus) is a species of salamander in the Salamandridae family. It is endemic to Corsica, an island in the Mediterranean Sea.
General Info
Lifespan
12-15 years
Diet
Corsican mountain newt is an insectivorous species, primarily consuming a diet of small arthropods. This mountain-dwelling amphibian has a preference for aquatic and terrestrial invertebrates, particularly favoring various species of beetles and millipedes.
Appearance
Corsican mountain newt is a small-sized amphibian with a robust, cylindrical body. Its skin, rather than fur, is rough and granulated, colored a subtle blend of yellowish-gray to dark brown. Notable features include a flat head, small eyes, and short limbs ending in digits with rounded tips. No significant appearance differences are noted among age, sex, or subspecies.
Behavior
Corsican mountain newt is predominantly nocturnal, hiding during the day in rocky habitats and hunting small invertebrates at night. This solitary species marks and vigilantly defends its territory against intruders. Adaptations like its biologically efficient cold-tolerance empower survival in alpine environments.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Salamanders Family
True salamanders Genus
Euproctus Species
Corsican mountain newt 
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