Kiamichi slimy salamander
A species of Woodland salamanders Scientific name : Plethodon kiamichi Genus : Woodland salamanders
Kiamichi slimy salamander, A species of Woodland salamanders
Scientific name: Plethodon kiamichi
Genus: Woodland salamanders
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Description
The Kiamichi slimy salamander (Plethodon kiamichi) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae endemic to the United States, has a natural habitat of temperate forests, and is found over a small range. This nocturnal species is mainly threatened by habitat loss and was first described by Highton in 1989. It is rated as a data deficient species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
General Info
Lifespan
15-20 years
Diet
Kiamichi slimy salamander sustains primarily on small invertebrates. It specifically favors consuming arthropods, including spiders and beetles. This species is also known to opportunistically feed on various insects whenever available.
Appearance
Kiamichi slimy salamander is a small, elongated salamander with slick, shiny skin. Its main coloration is black, speckled with white and gold spots, giving it a unique, pepper-like appearance. Notably, it has a flat head and a long, tapered tail, which serves as a fat storage area. It is devoid of any major gender-based or age-related visual differences.
Behavior
Kiamichi slimy salamander is a strictly nocturnal species that spends its day beneath logs or in burrows, making it a fossorial animal. Primarily solitary, kiamichi slimy salamander only communicates with others during mating season via pheromones. This species does not show significant territorial behavior but is highly adapted for its forest-floor habitat through effective camouflage.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Salamanders Family
Lungless salamanders Genus
Woodland salamanders Species
Kiamichi slimy salamander 
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