Mount lyell salamander
A species of Web-toed salamanders Scientific name : Hydromantes platycephalus Genus : Web-toed salamanders
Mount lyell salamander, A species of Web-toed salamanders
Scientific name: Hydromantes platycephalus
Genus: Web-toed salamanders
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Description
The Mount Lyell salamander (Hydromantes platycephalus) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is endemic to the Sierra Nevada mountains of California. It is found in a range of microhabitats, such as rock exposures, talus and rock fissures, and under rocks or in caves or crevices. Its altitudinal range is 1,220â3,660Â m (4,000â12,010Â ft) above sea level. No significant threats to this species are known.
General Info
Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
Mount lyell salamander is primarily insectivorous, feeding largely on ants and termites. This amphibian's diet also includes beetles, spiders, and assorted small arthropods which it catches by extending a long, sticky tongue.
Appearance
Mount lyell salamander is a medium-sized salamander, measuring about 12 to 16 cm. It has an unusual flat head, stout body, broad tail, and skin resembling rough, wet stone. Mainly grayish-brown, it may show patches of other colors, usually subdued. It has large, bulging eyes with vertical pupils. Female mount lyell salamander tend to be slightly larger than their male counterparts.
Behavior
Mount lyell salamander demonstrates a nocturnal habit, being most active during nighttime hours. It hunts invertebrate prey and uses a unique projectile tongue to capture food from a distance. This species is known for its solitary behavior, rarely interacting with others. Its breeding behavior includes an elaborate courtship dance. Remarkably, mount lyell salamander showcases an efficient survival tactic, reabsorbing water through its skin to counteract dry habitat conditions.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Salamanders Family
Lungless salamanders Genus
Web-toed salamanders Species
Mount lyell salamander 
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