Plethodon

GPTKB entity

Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:genus
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Plethodontidae
gptkbp:adaptation slender body shape
gptkbp:average_temperature cool temperatures
gptkbp:behavior terrestrial
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
courtship displays
gptkbp:climate moist environments
sensitive to climate change
high moisture
gptkbp:color gptkb:Detective
varies by species
seasonal changes
melanism
brown, gray, or black
gptkbp:communication chemical signals
gptkbp:conservation_efforts habitat protection
gptkbp:conservation_status varies by species
varies by region
gptkbp:diet insects
small invertebrates
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Appalachian_Mountains
gptkbp:ecological_role pest control
gptkbp:egg_color under logs or rocks
gptkbp:genetic_diversity high
gptkbp:habitat forests
deciduous forests
woodlands
cool, moist areas
gptkbp:has_skin smooth
mucous glands
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Plethodon
gptkbp:is_a gptkb:lungless_salamander
gptkbp:larval_stage absent
gptkbp:length 5 to 10 cm
gptkbp:lifespan up to 20 years
gptkbp:mating_system monogamous
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Plethodon_jordani
gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:notable_species gptkb:Plethodon_cinereus
gptkbp:origin ancient lineage
gptkbp:predators gptkb:bird
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
direct development
gptkbp:research_focus behavioral ecology
ecological indicators
gptkbp:social_structure solitary
gptkbp:species over 30 species
predator-prey dynamics
gptkbp:subspecies eastern United States
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships gptkb:fungus
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization silent
gptkbp:wildlife gptkb:metropolitan_area
burrowing