Gold-striped Salamander
Chioglossa lusitanica
Conservation Status
Near ThreatenedAmphibia · Caudata · Salamandridae
About
The gold-striped salamander or golden-striped salamander is a species of salamander in the family Salamandridae. It is the only species of the genus Chioglossa. It is found in the north-west of Iberia at an altitude of up to 1,300 m. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Fun Fact
They mate on land with clutches of 12-20 eggs laid between stones in running water or on the walls of caves.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in eucalypt plantations, pine forests and even shrubland.
Diet
Feeds primarily on invertebrates, using its sticky tongue to catch them.
Lifespan
10 years
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Hunting and Collection
- Climate Change
External Data Sources
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