Cumberland plateau salamander
A species of Woodland salamanders Scientific name : Plethodon kentucki Genus : Woodland salamanders
Cumberland plateau salamander, A species of Woodland salamanders
Scientific name: Plethodon kentucki
Genus: Woodland salamanders
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Description
The Cumberland Plateau salamander (Plethodon kentucki) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae endemic to the United States. Its natural habitat is temperate forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
General Info
Lifespan
6-10 years
Diet
Cumberland plateau salamander predominantly feeds on small invertebrates with a preference for soft-bodied organisms, such as slugs, millipedes, and various larval insects. This species shows a distinct preference for moist or humid habitats to scavenge these food items.
Appearance
Cumberland plateau salamander is a medium-sized salamander with a slim, elongated body and smooth, moist skin. The primary color is dark brown or black, often with faint white speckles. Notable features include two bright yellow or orange stripes that run from the eyes down the back, terminating before the tail. Adults maintain a consistent appearance with no significant variation due to age, gender or subspecies.
Behavior
Cumberland plateau salamander is a nocturnal species primarily characterized by its solitary and territorial nature. Instinctive behaviours include meticulous grooming and foraging at nightfall for food. Known for its seclusive proximity boundaries, territorial behaviors involve active defense mechanisms through aggressive physical confrontations. Notably, this species does not undertake migratory patterns, consistently reinforcing its claim over a single geographical territory.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Salamanders Family
Lungless salamanders Genus
Woodland salamanders Species
Cumberland plateau salamander 
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