Atlantic coast slimy salamander
A species of Woodland salamanders Scientific name : Plethodon chlorobryonis Genus : Woodland salamanders
Atlantic coast slimy salamander, A species of Woodland salamanders
Scientific name: Plethodon chlorobryonis
Genus: Woodland salamanders
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Description
The Atlantic Coast slimy salamander (Plethodon chlorobryonis) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is endemic to North America, where it is distributed throughout the Southeastern United States from southeastern Virginia to northern Georgia. It is largely distributed along the Atlantic coastal plain, although it enters the Piedmont in Virginia and South Carolina and enters the Blue Ridge Mountains in Georgia. Its habitat is largely restricted to bottomland har
General Info
Lifespan
8-10 years
Diet
Atlantic coast slimy salamander is primarily insectivorous, consuming a diet largely composed of spiders, beetles, and various larvae. This species displays unique feeding behaviors, using its sensitive tongue to locate and capture prey in the dark, moist environments it inhabits.
Appearance
Atlantic coast slimy salamander is a small-sized salamander with a slender, smooth skin and a long tail accounting for more than half of its length. Its basic coloration varies from dark brown to black, often speckled with tiny green spots. There aren't any significant differences in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies for this animal. Its legs are short yet strong, supporting its terrestrial life.
Behavior
Atlantic coast slimy salamander displays crepuscular and territorial behaviors. The species is predominantly observed under leaf litter during daylight hours, emerging primarily during twilight for foraging. It utilizes a defensive posture and cloacal gland secretions to mark territories. Typically solitary, encounters between rival males may lead to combat.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Salamanders Family
Lungless salamanders Genus
Woodland salamanders Species
Atlantic coast slimy salamander 
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