Jemez mountains salamander
A species of Woodland salamanders Scientific name : Plethodon neomexicanus Genus : Woodland salamanders
Jemez mountains salamander, A species of Woodland salamanders
Scientific name: Plethodon neomexicanus
Genus: Woodland salamanders
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Description
The Jemez Mountains salamander (Plethodon neomexicanus) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae endemic to New Mexico in the United States. Its natural habitat is temperate forests. It is threatened by habitat loss, is in rapid decline, and was placed on the IUCN Red List in 2013.
General Info
Lifespan
12-15 years
Diet
Jemez mountains salamander primarily consumes small arthropods, with an emphasis on mites and spiders. This species also shows a distinct preference for springtails, beetle larvae, and other soft-bodied invertebrates in its diet.
Appearance
Jemez mountains salamander is a small, slender salamander, known for its smooth, glossy skin which varies from deep brown to black. It sports an orange-brown stripe, extending from neck to tail. Notably, it possesses a tail that is almost the same length as its body. There aren't significant appearance variations due to age, gender, or subspecies. The jemez mountains salamander lacks external ears, but features bulgy eyes on the sides of its head.
Behavior
Jemez mountains salamander are nocturnal invertebrate predators, with optimal activity at low temperatures. Generally solitary, they are highly tolerant of their conspecifics, lacking aggressive territorial behavior. Their prehensile tails are used to aid in climbing and deep tissue tongue projection aids in catching fast-moving prey.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Salamanders Family
Lungless salamanders Genus
Woodland salamanders Species
Jemez mountains salamander 
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