Southern appalachian salamander
A species of Woodland salamanders Scientific name : Plethodon teyahalee Genus : Woodland salamanders
Southern appalachian salamander, A species of Woodland salamanders
Scientific name: Plethodon teyahalee
Genus: Woodland salamanders
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Description
The southern Appalachian salamander, scientific name Plethodon teyahalee, is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae.
General Info
Lifespan
15-25 years
Diet
Southern appalachian salamander predominantly consumes small invertebrates, favoring spiders, beetles, and ants. Tailoring its diet based on available prey, southern appalachian salamander displays opportunistic foraging behavior.
Appearance
Southern appalachian salamander is a small-bodied salamander with smooth, moist skin. Its color varies from dark gray to brown-black, often featuring irregular lighter spots. It has a robust build with a long, slender tail accounting for over half its total length of up to 5.5 inches. Both sexes share the same appearance with no significant differences. The southern appalachian salamander lacks any embellishments like horns or wings.
Behavior
Southern appalachian salamander engages in nocturnal foraging, primarily preying on small invertebrates. Highly territorial, it uses pheromones to mark and defend its area. Unusually, it lacks a larval phase, with hatchlings resembling miniature adults. This species typically displays solitary behavior, further emphasizing its territorial nature.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Salamanders Family
Lungless salamanders Genus
Woodland salamanders Species
Southern appalachian salamander 
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