The spotted salamander (Ambystoma maculatum) is a mole salamander common in the eastern United States and Canada. The Spotted Salamander is the State Amphibian of South Carolina.
The spotted salamander is about 6-7.5 inches long. The spotted salamander's main color is black, but can sometimes be a blueish black, dark grey, or even dark brown. There are two rows of yellowish orange spots that run from the top of the head (near the eyes) to the tip...
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The spotted salamander (Ambystoma maculatum) is a mole salamander common in the eastern United States and Canada. The Spotted Salamander is the State Amphibian of South Carolina.
The spotted salamander is about 6-7.5 inches long. The spotted salamander's main color is black, but can sometimes be a blueish black, dark grey, or even dark brown. There are two rows of yellowish orange spots that run from the top of the head (near the eyes) to the tip of the tail. These rows are uneven. An interesting fact is that the spotted salamander's spots near the top of the head are more orange and the rest of the spots are more yellow. The underside of the spotted salamander is slate gray.
The spotted salamander usually makes its home around hardwood forest areas. They must have a pond because that is the only place they can lay eggs. A spotted salamander spends most of its time beneath the ground level. It hides in moist areas under moss-covered rocks or stones. These salamanders are secretive and...
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