Blue ridge two-lined salamander
A species of Brook salamander Scientific name : Eurycea wilderae Genus : Brook salamander
Blue ridge two-lined salamander, A species of Brook salamander
Scientific name: Eurycea wilderae
Genus: Brook salamander
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Description
The Blue Ridge two-lined salamander (Eurycea wilderae) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae, endemic to the United States. Its natural habitats are temperate forests, rivers, intermittent rivers, and freshwater springs. It is threatened by habitat loss.
General Info
Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
Primarily, blue ridge two-lined salamander are carnivorous, feeding mainly on small invertebrates. They demonstrate a strong tendency towards arthropods, showing a dietary preference for spiders, centipedes, and supplementary aquatic insects.
Appearance
Blue ridge two-lined salamander is a small aquatic salamander with a slender body and long tail. Its skin is smooth and dark, ranging from brown to nearly black, often speckled with small, lighter patches. It has external gills behind its head. Notable are its relatively large eyes and its four equally-sized limbs. There are no significant variations in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Blue ridge two-lined salamander is a nocturnal species, primarily exhibiting solitarily hunting behavior. It forages for small aquatic invertebrates in specific locales within its territory. Remarkably, during its reproductive season, male blue ridge two-lined salamander display unique territorial behavior. They demonstratively protect their egg-laid territory and discourage intrusion from any rival males, unique within its kind.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Salamanders Family
Lungless salamanders Genus
Brook salamander Species
Blue ridge two-lined salamander 
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