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Korean crevice salamander

A species of Korean crevice salamander
Scientific name : Karsenia koreana Genus : Korean crevice salamander

Korean crevice salamander, A species of Korean crevice salamander
Scientific name: Karsenia koreana
Genus: Korean crevice salamander
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Korean crevice salamander (Karsenia koreana) Photo By pintail , used under CC-BY-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Description

The Korean crevice salamander (Karsenia koreana) is a species of lungless salamander. It dwells under rocks in limestone forest areas of the Korean peninsula. It was discovered by Stephen J. Karsen, an American science teacher working in Daejeon, South Korea, in 2003, and described in 2005. Although plethodontid salamanders comprise seventy percent of salamander species worldwide, Karsenia koreana is the first member of this taxon known from Asia. Like other plethodontids, it

General Info

Lifespan

5-10 years

Diet

The korean crevice salamander's diet largely consists of small arthropods, including spiders and insects. This species displays a marked preference for ant species, indicating an insectivorous dietary tilt.

Appearance

Korean crevice salamander is a small-sized reptile with a slender, elongated body and spry limbs perfect for climbing. Its body and tail are densely covered with dark brown, almost black, scales that feature patterns of yellow spots and speckles. The creature lacks distinctive features such as wings or horns. There are no profound outward differences related to age, gender, or subspecies.

Behavior

Korean crevice salamander is a terrestrial, nocturnal creature mostly spending the day hidden beneath leaf litter or inside rock crevices. A notable social, non-migratory species, it displays distinctive courtship, mating, and vocal communication behaviors. Also, it aggressively defends its niche against intruders, using physical displays and vocalizations. Its survival adapted behavior includes camouflage among its native leafy surroundings.

Population

Decreasing
Korean crevice salamander (Karsenia koreana) Korean crevice salamander (Karsenia koreana) Photo By pintail , used under CC-BY-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates
Class
Amphibians
Order
Salamanders
Family
Lungless salamanders
Genus
Korean crevice salamander
Species
Korean crevice salamander
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