Shasta salamander
A species of Web-toed salamanders Scientific name : Hydromantes shastae Genus : Web-toed salamanders
Shasta salamander, A species of Web-toed salamanders
Scientific name: Hydromantes shastae
Genus: Web-toed salamanders
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Description
The Shasta salamander (Hydromantes shastae) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is endemic to the United States.
General Info
Lifespan
20-25 years
Diet
Primarily insectivorous, shasta salamander exhibits a predilection towards small invertebrates. It often feeds on ants, beetles, and termites. The species captures prey with a high-speed projectile tongue.
Appearance
Shasta salamander is a small, salamander-like creature with a slim, elongated body and rough skin dotted with glands. Its primary coloration is a speckled grey or brown, interspersed with flecks of black or white. The tail is long and tapered, aiding in climbing and balancing. Male members of the species often possess larger front limbs than their female counterparts.
Behavior
Shasta salamander displays a nocturnal lifestyle, hiding under rocks, moss or in the soil to avoid daytime predators. They're mainly solitary, with males defending territory fiercely. As opportunistic predators, they wait in a motionless state for their prey before pouncing. Their unique arm movements, characterized by sideward swings, assist in prey capture.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Salamanders Family
Lungless salamanders Genus
Web-toed salamanders Species
Shasta salamander 
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