Spring salamander
A species of Spring salamanders Scientific name : Gyrinophilus porphyriticus Genus : Spring salamanders
Spring salamander, A species of Spring salamanders
Scientific name: Gyrinophilus porphyriticus
Genus: Spring salamanders
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Description
The spring salamander (Gyrinophilus porphyriticus) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. The generic name, Gyrinophilus, means "tadpole lover" and refers to the long period of time it spends as a gilled larva before maturing. The specific name, porphyriticus, is Latin from Greek, meaning the color of porphyry, a purple stone, and this salamander has also been called the purple salamander. It is found in Canada and the United States. Its
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Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
Spring salamander is predominantly insectivorous, with a particular fondness for small aquatic invertebrates. It also consumes a range of arthropods, such as spiders and beetles, along with occasional crustaceans.
Appearance
Spring salamander is a long-bodied salamander, growing up to 28 cm in length. It has a light grey or brownish dorsal side, adorned with darker, irregular spots. Its ventral side is generally lighter. The skin is moist, smooth, and lacks scales. Notable features include its four-toed limbs and large feathery gills on each side of the head. There is no significant difference in appearance between ages, genders, or subspecies.
Behavior
Spring salamander is a highly adapted subterranean species known for its slow, meticulous burrowing behavior. This solitary creature demonstrates strong territoriality, distinctively marking sections of caves using chemical cues. Its main survival strategy revolves around energy conservation, moving minimally within its humid, dark environment.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Salamanders Family
Lungless salamanders Genus
Spring salamanders Species
Spring salamander 
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