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Marbled Salamander

Ambystoma opacum

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Field Notes

Description:

Spotted in Congaree National Park, SC. The marbled salamander is in the Mole salamander family, spending most of its life under logs or in burrows.

Habitat:

Adults typically inhabit damp woodlands, often close to ponds or streams.

Reference Links:

Ambystoma opacum (Gravenhorst, 1807), Marbled Salamander, AmphibiaWeb - Ambystoma opacum

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
Elsa
He/she is very chunky and very cute!

Spotted for Missions

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Wildlife of the South East, USA
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Amphibians of the World
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Reptiles & Amphibians of the SE
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PublishedAugust 6, 2011

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