Ambystoma Maculatum Spotted Salamander

The spotted salamander (Ambystoma maculatum), also known commonly as the yellow-spotted salamander, is a species of mole salamander in the family Ambystomatidae. [2] Spotted salamanders are found in eastern North America. Their range extends from Nova Scotia and the Gaspé Peninsula west to the northern shore of Lake Superior, and south to southern Georgia and. Learn facts about the spotted salamander’s habitat, diet, life history, and more. Description: Spotted Salamanders are large salamander, ranging from 6-9.5 inches (15-24 cm) in length. Ground color can be shades of black, gray or brown on its back, gray on its belly. Down each side of. Spotted Salamander Ambystoma maculatum . Physical Description - This species possesses a dorso-lateral series of rounded yellow or orange spots. The sides are dark gray or slate and the belly pale.

These are large, stocky salamanders with gray or black dorsal coloration and conspicuous yellow spots on the dorsum. Occasionally, these spots become orange near the head of the salamander. The.