Spotted-tail salamander
A species of Brook salamander Scientific name : Eurycea lucifuga Genus : Brook salamander
Spotted-tail salamander, A species of Brook salamander
Scientific name: Eurycea lucifuga
Genus: Brook salamander
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Description
The cave salamander (Eurycea lucifuga), also known as the spotted-tail salamander, is a species of brook salamander.
General Info
Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
Spotted-tail salamander is a cave-dwelling amphibian with a carnivorous diet mainly comprising insects and arachnids. It feeds on a variety of small invertebrates like springtails, beetles, and spiders, often found in its subterranean habitat.
Appearance
Spotted-tail salamander is a small salamander with a slender, elongated body covered in smooth, moist skin. Most adults measure around 4-6 inches in length. Its basic coloration consists of a dark, almost black, body covered with countless small white spots, giving it an impression of a starry sky. One notable feature is its long, muscular tail which is almost as long as its body. No distinctive appearance differences due to age, gender, or subspecies have been observed.
Behavior
Spotted-tail salamander are generally nocturnal and arboreal, spending most of the daylight hours in caves, where they hide under rocks or other cave structures. They tend to be solitary creatures, emerging at night to forage for small invertebrates. Unlike many salamander species, spotted-tail salamander do not display any particular territorial behavior.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Salamanders Family
Lungless salamanders Genus
Brook salamander Species
Spotted-tail salamander 
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