Cave Salamander
Eurycea lucifuga
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAmphibia · Caudata · Plethodontidae
About
The cave salamander or spotted-tail salamander is a species of brook salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is well known for living in and around caves in the southeast United States. Adult cave salamanders are bright orange with black spots. This species is, somewhat vaguely, referred to by the common name of 'cave salamander'; however, it is not restricted to caves, but is known for inhabiting surface-level, terrestrial, woodland habitats, as well.
Fun Fact
The tail makes up a significant proportion of the total length, up to 60–65%.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Inhabiting surface-level, terrestrial, woodland habitats, as well.
Diet
Prey is captured by slowly crawling over the substrate and grasping the invertebrate by the mouth and swallowing it whole, thus prey is limited by the gape of the salamanders mouth.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance