Larch mountain salamander
A species of Woodland salamanders Scientific name : Plethodon larselli Genus : Woodland salamanders
Larch mountain salamander, A species of Woodland salamanders
Scientific name: Plethodon larselli
Genus: Woodland salamanders
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Description
The Larch Mountain salamander (Plethodon larselli) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae endemic to the United States. It occurs in the Cascade Mountains of southern Washington and northern Oregon. In Washington, it occurs from the Columbia River Gorge to just north of Snoqualmie Pass. Its natural habitats are temperate forests and rocky areas. It is threatened by habitat loss.
General Info
Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
Larch mountain salamander primarily subsists on a diet of small invertebrates, with a marked preference for arthropods, specifically beetles and spiders. This species is also known for feeding on various types of mites, amphipods, and snails.
Appearance
Larch mountain salamander is a small, salamander-like creature with a slender, cylindrical body and smooth, moist skin. Its primary coloration is a dark, earthy brown, often sprinkled with lighter blotches. Its underbelly is typically paler. Most remarkable are its broad head, large eyes, and layers of folds along its sides. No significant differences are attributed to age or gender variations.
Behavior
Larch mountain salamander is a largely solitary creature with nocturnal habits, emerging from its underground refuge at night to hunt for invertebrate prey. The species exhibits seasonal movement, descending into deeper soils during drying trends. It communicates using tactile and chemical signals, with males displaying territorial behavior during the breeding season. It does not demonstrate defensive tactics, but relies on its cryptic coloration for survival.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Salamanders Family
Lungless salamanders Genus
Woodland salamanders Species
Larch mountain salamander 
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