Olympic torrent salamander
A species of Torrent salamanders Scientific name : Rhyacotriton olympicus Genus : Torrent salamanders
Olympic torrent salamander, A species of Torrent salamanders
Scientific name: Rhyacotriton olympicus
Genus: Torrent salamanders
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Description
The Olympic torrent salamander (Rhyacotriton olympicus) is a species of salamander in the Rhyacotritonidae family. This is a small salamander (up to 10Â cm total length) that lives in clear, cold, mountain streams. It is medium to dark brown and may have a few small light spots on the sides and small dark spots on the tail; it is bright yellow on the belly, usually with some dark spots. Torrent salamanders typically have short snouts and relatively...
General Info
Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
Olympic torrent salamander is a carnivorous species that primarily feeds on small aquatic invertebrates. Its diet predominantly consists of mayfly and stonefly nymphs, situating itself as a key predator within its aquatic ecosystem.
Appearance
Olympic torrent salamander is a small, stout salamander with rough, dark-brown to black skin studded with granular bumps. Sporting four toes on each foot, it possesses a pronounced tail fin for aquatic mobility. Males, identifiable by their larger hind legs and cloacal folds, exhibit a yellowish belly distinct from the female's cream-colored underside. This species lacks any noticeable variation with age or subspecies.
Behavior
Olympic torrent salamander is nocturnal and secretive, generally found under log or rock cover within its montane freshwater habitat. It has a unique reproductive behavior, with females laying small clutches of eggs in water-saturated substrates, which males guard. Known for its slow metabolism and long lifespan, it exhibits a low locomotion activitiy, remaining static for extended periods, which aids in energy conservation for survival.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Salamanders Family
Torrent salamanders Genus
Torrent salamanders Species
Olympic torrent salamander 
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