The Long-tailed Salamander has an exceptionally long tail — up to 65% of its total body length. It is associated with caves and rocky stream banks in the Appalachians and Ozarks. Its yellow-orange color with dark spots is distinctive.
Habitat
Cave entrances, rocky stream banks, and talus slopes
Diet
Invertebrates and small arthropods
How common
Common
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