Mole salamander

Adult mole salamanders have small, chunky bodies with relatively short tails and broad heads. They are usually 4 to 5 inches in length. Within the species there is a great deal of color variation. Mole salamanders may be brown, grey, or black with light speckling concentrated on their tail and back. The larvae can be grey or brown and are distinguished by two yellowish ventral stripes. These stripes are also present in neotenic adults (adults that retain juvenile characteristics) and recently metamorphosed individuals.