Pigeon mountain salamander
A species of Woodland salamanders Scientific name : Plethodon petraeus Genus : Woodland salamanders
Pigeon mountain salamander, A species of Woodland salamanders
Scientific name: Plethodon petraeus
Genus: Woodland salamanders
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Description General Info
Description
The Pigeon Mountain salamander (Plethodon petraeus) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is endemic to the United States.
General Info
Lifespan
7-15 years
Diet
Pigeon mountain salamander has an insectivorous diet, primarily consuming small invertebrates, with a notable preference for ants and beetles. This species employs active hunting tactics, preying upon its food amidst the rocky terrain it inhabits.
Appearance
Pigeon mountain salamander are small salamanders with slender bodies, measuring around 9 to 12 cm in length. Their skin is smooth and black, dotted with white specks on the sides and dorsal surface. They lack any specialized features such as horns or wings. No significant differences exist in the appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Pigeon mountain salamander exhibits highly specialized behaviors adapted to its rocky habitat, demonstrating exceptional climbing skill. A nocturnal creature, it spends the day under rocks, emerging at night to hunt small invertebrates. It is solitary, only pairing briefly for breeding. Not territorially aggressive, it instead relies on its camouflage for protection.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Salamanders Family
Lungless salamanders Genus
Woodland salamanders Species
Pigeon mountain salamander 
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