Ambystoma dumerilii
| Scientific name | Ambystoma dumerilii |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Dugès |
| Year of description | 1870 |
| IUCN category (World) | CR |
| Family | Ambystomatidae |
| Genus | Ambystoma |
Introduction
Ambystoma dumerilii is a fresh water amphibian from the Central America.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Size13 - 28 cm
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Longevity15 year
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Size13 - 28 cm
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Longevity15 year
How to recognize Ambystoma dumerilii ?
Ambystoma dumerilii measures between 13 and 28 cm. this amphibian is unicolore with a predominantly gris body.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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Sociabilityliving in a group or alone
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Way of livingnocturnal
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VenomousNo
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Dietpredator
Ambystoma dumerilii is an amphibian living in a group or alone. This species is carnivorous . this amphibian lives mainly at night. Usually, it leaves its hiding place and starts to be active once it gets dark.
Although Ambystoma dumerilii is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare
Ambystoma dumerilii is an amphibian ovipare. this amphibian protects its eggs from nearby predators.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
Conservation status of populations (IUCN)
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What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature6 - 20 °C
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FlowStagnant
Biotope presentation
The acidification of water comes from the decomposition of plants. This phenomenon changes the color of the water, which tends to turn brown. In some areas particularly rich in organic matter, the water is so dark that it is called "black water".
Ambystoma dumerilii is most often found at a depth between 0m and 2m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths. This animal evolves in areas characterized by a strong presence of vegetation (aquatic and marsh plants, decaying organic matter, roots...).
This species lives near large roots, in which it can find refuge in case of danger. This type of habitat is often found not far from the banks.
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