Southeastern slimy salamander
A species of Woodland salamanders Scientific name : Plethodon grobmani Genus : Woodland salamanders
Southeastern slimy salamander, A species of Woodland salamanders
Scientific name: Plethodon grobmani
Genus: Woodland salamanders
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Description
The southeastern slimy salamander (Plethodon grobmani) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is endemic to the United States, where it is distributed in the Southeastern United States from southern Georgia west to Alabama and south to central Florida. Its natural habitats are steephead valleys, maritime forests and bottomland hardwood forests.
General Info
Lifespan
6-10 years
Diet
Southeastern slimy salamander primarily feeds on small invertebrates living within its terrestrial ecosystem. This includes a significant consumption of arthropods, particularly insect larvae, contributing majorly to their energy intake.
Appearance
Southeastern slimy salamander is small and slender-bodied, typically measuring about 5.5 cm in length. Its skin is moist and smooth, spanning shades from dark brown to black. Notably, it possesses an irregular pattern of yellowish-white spots, concentrated more towards the rear end. Differences in appearance due to age are apparent: juveniles often have a brightly-colored venter, which darkens with age. No remarkable differences exist due to gender or subspecies.
Behavior
Southeastern slimy salamander exhibits nocturnal habits, having most activity during evening and night. It secludes in leaf litter and under logs during daytime. Often terrestrial, it ascends trees in moist environments. Famously cryptic, its skin coloration camouflages it against natural backdrops. Southeastern slimy salamander demonstrates a solitary behavior except in mating seasons, where males aggressively protect their territories.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Salamanders Family
Lungless salamanders Genus
Woodland salamanders Species
Southeastern slimy salamander 
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