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Yellow spotted salamander

Ambystoma maculatum

Photo by sophiachadez
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Field Notes

Description:

As adults. A yellow spotted salamander is black with bright yellow spots. Long tail, wide eyes, strong legs and feet. Spend most time underneath the mud and come out to mate in late spring-early summer.

Habitat:

Wetland environment, marsh, pond, specifically

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PublishedJune 28, 2013

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