Wehrle's salamander
A species of Woodland salamanders Scientific name : Plethodon wehrlei Genus : Woodland salamanders
Wehrle's salamander, A species of Woodland salamanders
Scientific name: Plethodon wehrlei
Genus: Woodland salamanders
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Description
Wehrle's salamander (Plethodon wehrlei ) is a large salamander with webbed hind feet. It is named in honor of R.W. Wehrle. The species was the first described from one of his many collections.
General Info
Lifespan
6-8 years
Diet
Wehrle's salamander's diet primarily involves small invertebrates, especially insects. Its detailed dietary habits reveal a significant preference for beetles and ants. This species also consumes spiders, centipedes and other arachnids.
Appearance
Wehrle's salamander is a compact, medium-sized woodland salamander with smooth skin. Their bodies typically range from charcoal to black, with distinctive dark blue speckles dotting their back and sides. Females are noted for being slightly larger, but otherwise, no significant physical differences between ages, genders, or subspecies are known. Unique features include their short limbs and a substantial tail, contributing greatly to their overall length.
Behavior
Wehrle's salamander is a nocturnal, terrestrially dwelling species predominantly solitary in interaction. With no distinctive marking or defending of territory, it migrates in response to seasonal changes. Within its damp forest environs, wehrle's salamander displays an exceptional ability to forage and survive, utilizing its color to camouflage adeptly amongst leaf litters.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Salamanders Family
Lungless salamanders Genus
Woodland salamanders Species
Wehrle's salamander 
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