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Lanza's alpine salamander

A species of Salamanders
Scientific name : Salamandra lanzai Genus : Salamanders

Lanza's alpine salamander, A species of Salamanders
Scientific name: Salamandra lanzai
Genus: Salamanders
Lanza's alpine salamander (Salamandra lanzai) Photo By Pmau , used under CC-BY-SA-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Description

The species has a flat head and measures between 115 and 160 millimetres (4.5 and 6.3 in) in length. Its tail’s tip is either rounded or pointed, with or without paravertebral glands. Due to its black colour, it is similar to the other alpine salamander, Salamandra atra atra.

General Info

Lifespan

20-25 years

Diet

Lanza's alpine salamander is a species primarily subsisting on small invertebrates. Predominantly nocturnal, it forages mostly at night and prefers soft-bodied organisms, notably various types of annelids, mollusks, and arthropods as main nutritional sources.

Appearance

Lanza's alpine salamander is a small, elongated amphibian, boasting smooth, skin typical of salamanders. It displays predominant dark green coloration, highlighted by a series of irregular lighter spots, creating a unique mottled pattern. It lacks any extra appendages like wings or horns. There isn't any noticeable difference in their appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.

Behavior

Lanza's alpine salamander is a nocturnal and solitary creature, primarily terrestrial, avoiding water bodies. It is characterized by a specific burrowing behavior, often residing in subterranean environments, which aids in staying humid and avoiding predators. Notably, lanza's alpine salamander engages in defensive behavior by secreting a toxic substance when threatened.

Population

Decreasing
Lanza's alpine salamander (Salamandra lanzai) Lanza's alpine salamander (Salamandra lanzai) Photo By Pmau , used under CC-BY-SA-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original
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