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Ozark blind cave salamander

A species of Brook salamander, Also known as Western Grotto Salamander
Scientific name : Eurycea spelaea Genus : Brook salamander

Ozark blind cave salamander, A species of Brook salamander
Also known as:
Western Grotto Salamander
Scientific name: Eurycea spelaea
Genus: Brook salamander
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Ozark blind cave salamander (Eurycea spelaea) Photo By Peter Paplanus , used under CC-BY-2.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Description

The grotto salamander (Eurycea spelaea) — also called the Ozark blind salamander — is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is now considered a member of the genus Eurycea, but was originally described as Typhlotriton speleus. It is endemic to the United States, specifically the karst regions beneath the Springfield and Salem Plateaus of the Ozark Mountains part of Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma. Its natural habitats are freshwater s

General Info

Lifespan

7-10 years

Diet

Ozark blind cave salamander's diet mainly revolves around small aquatic or terrestrial invertebrates, including insects and tiny crustaceans. These cave-dwelling salamanders display a preference for soft-bodied prey due to their delicate bite.

Appearance

Ozark blind cave salamander is a small cave-dwelling salamander, typically measuring approximately 5 to 8 inches in length. It possesses a slender elongated body covered in smooth, shiny skin. This amphibian features a prominent light-brown to reddish-brown coloration pattern, without any significant markings. It possesses four small limbs, with webbed toes ideal for its aquatic lifestyle. There are no pronounced variations in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.

Behavior

Ozark blind cave salamander is primarily soloistic, commonly found in dark, aquatic environments like caves. Known for their peculiar habit of orienting belly-upwards, these amphibians use tactile and chemical sensory cues for foraging. Guided by a keen territorial instinct, ozark blind cave salamander tend to denote their space with scent-markings.
Ozark blind cave salamander (Eurycea spelaea) Ozark blind cave salamander (Eurycea spelaea) Photo By Peter Paplanus , used under CC-BY-2.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates
Class
Amphibians
Order
Salamanders
Family
Lungless salamanders
Genus
Brook salamander
Species
Ozark blind cave salamander
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