Spotted Salamander

Ambystoma maculatum

The Spotted Salamander is a large, secretive mole salamander recognized by its bright yellow spots on dark blue-black skin. It emerges on the first warm rainy nights of late winter to breed in vernal pools.

Habitat

Deciduous forests near seasonal woodland pools and ponds

Diet

Earthworms, slugs, insects, and other invertebrates

How common

Common

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