Four-toed salamander
A species of Four-toed salamander Scientific name : Hemidactylium scutatum Genus : Four-toed salamander
Four-toed salamander, A species of Four-toed salamander
Scientific name: Hemidactylium scutatum
Genus: Four-toed salamander
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Description
The four-toed salamander (Hemidactylium scutatum) is a lungless salamander native to eastern North America. It is a species of the monotypic genus Hemidactylium. (In Francophone Canada, it is called the salamandre à quatre orteils.)
General Info
Lifespan
6-10 years
Diet
Four-toed salamander follows a carnivorous diet, with a preference for small invertebrates, particularly insects and spiders. Tiny crustaceans and mollusks also constitute significant portions of its food intake.
Appearance
Four-toed salamander is a small salamander with a slender body and smooth, moist skin. It boasts a striking coloration, primarily black with orange spots adorning the sides of its body and tail. The tail makes up approximately half of its total body length. One of its most distinctive features is its four-toed feet, unlike the typical five-toed feet in most salamanders. There are no significant differences in appearance between genders, ages, or subspecies.
Behavior
Four-toed salamander is a mostly nocturnal creature, known for its unique four-legged locomotion and preference for moist environments. This solitary amphibian is noted for its territorial behavior, marking territory by leaving scent secretions. During cold seasons, it exhibits a form of hibernation behavior, living under logs or within leaf litter to avoid desiccation and freezing temperatures.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Salamanders Family
Lungless salamanders Genus
Four-toed salamander Species
Four-toed salamander 
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