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Patch-nosed Salamander
The patched-nose salamander is the second smallest salamander species of United States. The lungless creature has five toes on its feet. In the Greek language the term “Urspelerpes” (the genus it belongs) is an amalgamation of two words, ‘ur’ and ‘spelerpes’ meaning archaic and cave creeper respectively.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Order | Urodela |
| Family | Plethodontidae |
| Subfamily | Hemidactyliinae |
| Genus | Urspelerpes |
| Scientific Name | Urspelerpes brucei |
| Size | Around 2 in (5.08 cm) |
| Color | Males have a yellow back with two dark strips all over the body while females have a duller appearance |
| Distribution | South Carolina and Georgia of United States |
| Habitat | Rocks, mountain foothills, and leafy places |
| Diet | Smaller insects |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous |
| Clutch Size | 6-14 eggs |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least concern |
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Published on December 30th 2018 by staff under Salamanders. Article was last reviewed on 28th December 2018.
