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The Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy announced that it has released 1,204 frosted flatwoods salamander (Ambystoma cingulatum) larva into a wetland that the conservancy, along with private landowners and government agencies restored in the Florida Panhandle.
The salamanders, which are a federally threatened species are only found in a few areas in the state. They were head-started, which means they were raised in a protected environment from eggs collected in the wild and then released when they are larger, which gives the larva a better chance at surviving. The species has suffered from habitat destruction, fragmentation, invasive species as well as extreme weather events, according to a statement put out by ARC announcing the release.
The frosted flatwoods salamander is a slender and long salamander that is listed as Threatened by the Endangered Species Act. The amphibian is sliver-gray or black in coloration and features white spots and a black belly. They fed primarily on earthworms and spiders. They breed from October to January during wet weather and migrate to ponds and small puddles of water to breed. The eggs then hatch about 48 hours after being laid and the larva turn into salamanders in 90 days. They are found in just six counties in Florida. Their habitat is longleaf pine flatwoods with wire grass floors. They are also found in wetland habitats.
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