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Spotted Salamander

Ambystoma maculatum

Photo by Pak Hoi T
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Field Notes

Description:

Black salamander with yellow spots all around the body

Habitat:

wetland. grass, underground

Notes:

it's actually the biggest one I've seen in my backyard. It's about 8-10inches long. And around 3inches wide.

Species ID Suggestions

Yellow-spotted Salamander

Ambystoma maculatum

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PeterChereshnoski
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Comments (2)
PeterChereshnoski
It is the biggest one I have ever seen....as kids we called them mud puppies but I think that is a different salamander

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PublishedSeptember 9, 2011

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