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Spotted Salamander
Ambystoma maculatum
42.784, -76.9063
Field Notes
Description:
Black mole salamander with rows of yellow spots down its back that vary in size. This specimen was about 3 inches long. Found in a basement, but they usually reside in damp areas outside. They are a burrowing, nocturnal species with poison glands just behind their head - this poison is not harmful to humans and is milky white in color.
Habitat:
Found in a basement, but they usually reside in damp areas outside. They are a burrowing, nocturnal species.
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Spotted Salamander
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Spotted for Missions
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PublishedDecember 26, 2011
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