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Western slimy salamander

A species of Woodland salamanders
Scientific name : Plethodon albagula Genus : Woodland salamanders

Western slimy salamander, A species of Woodland salamanders
Scientific name: Plethodon albagula
Genus: Woodland salamanders
Western slimy salamander (Plethodon albagula) Photo By cullen , used under CC-BY-NC-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Description

The western slimy salamander (Plethodon albagula) is a species of salamander found in two distinct populations in the United States, one from Missouri to Oklahoma, and Arkansas, and another in south-central Texas. It is sometimes referred to as the whitethroat slimy salamander, because it was once considered to be a subspecies of the northern slimy salamander, Plethodon glutinosus.

General Info

Lifespan

10-15 years

Diet

Western slimy salamander demonstrates a fully carnivorous diet, primarily consuming small arthropods. It shows a particular preference for ants, beetles, spiders, and other soft-bodied invertebrates residing within its habitat.

Appearance

Western slimy salamander is a medium-sized salamander with a slender body, prominent eyes and smooth skin. Its primary coloration is black with bold, white zigzag or stripe pattern stretching from its head to tail. This species has no significant differences in appearance by age, gender, or subspecies. Its tail, which is used for balance, is relatively long and tapers to a point.

Behavior

Western slimy salamander is a terrestrial creature with nocturnal tendencies, primarily active at night to evade predators and maintain its moisture levels. It is a solitary creature, exhibiting aggressive territorial behavior when encountered by others of its species. It tends to forage for small arthropods, employing a sit-and-wait hunting strategy. Despite being known for its strong homing instincts, migration is not observed in these animals.

Population

Stable
Western slimy salamander (Plethodon albagula) Western slimy salamander (Plethodon albagula) Photo By cullen , used under CC-BY-NC-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original
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