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Salamanders
Blue-spotted Salamander
Ambystoma laterale
Across the regions where it's common, the Blue-spotted Salamander peaks from March to May.
Shows up in 1 ecoregion and 6 states
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Salamanders
Blue-spotted Salamander
Ambystoma laterale
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Description
The blue-spotted salamander (Ambystoma laterale) is a mole salamander native to the Great Lakes states and northeastern United States, and parts of Ontario and Quebec in Canada. Blue-spotted salamanders are between 10 and 14 cm (3.9 and 5.5 in) in length, of which the tail comprises 40%.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
Blue-spotted salamanders can be found in the northeastern parts of North America. Blue-spotted salamanders are primarily found in moist, deciduous hardwood forests and swampy woodlands with sandy soil, though they can be found in coniferous forests and fields too.Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
Blue-spotted salamanders mate through the depositing and collecting of a spermatophore. Eggs are laid in small agglomerations attached to twigs, rocks or plants at the edge of a woodland pond or ditch.Wikipedia ↗
About the Blue-spotted Salamander
When is the Blue-spotted Salamander most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Blue-spotted Salamander peaks from March to May.
Where does the Blue-spotted Salamander live?
It has enough records to show in 1 ecoregions and 6 states, including Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, and New York.