The Peaks of Otter Salamander is a small, dark-colored salamander with a smooth skin texture and a distinctive light stripe down its back. It is endemic to the Peaks of Otter region in Virginia.
Habitat
Found in moist, forested areas, often near streams.
Diet
Feeds on small invertebrates such as insects and worms.
How common
Rare
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