Salamanders
Marbled Salamander
Ambystoma opacum
Across the regions where it's common, the Marbled Salamander peaks from October to March.
Shows up in 12 ecoregions and 20 states
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Salamanders
Marbled Salamander
Ambystoma opacum
Description
The marbled salamander (Ambystoma opacum) is a species of mole salamander found in the eastern United States. The marbled salamander is a stout, black and white banded salamander.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
Marbled salamanders are found in the eastern United States, from southern New England to northern Florida, and west to Illinois and Texas. Disjunct populations are found in eastern Missouri, central Illinois, in northwest Ohio/northeast Indiana, and along the southern edges of Lake Michigan and Lake Erie.Wikipedia ↗Animal Diversity Web ↗
When it's active
The first months that Marbled Salamanders spend living out of the water are the most important in determining how many will survive until the next breeding season. Juvenile marbled salamanders hatch early compared to most salamanders and gain a size advantage by feeding and growing for several months before the Jefferson salamanders and spotted salamanders hatch later in the spring.Wikipedia ↗
When and where it's active
Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.
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About the Marbled Salamander
When is the Marbled Salamander most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Marbled Salamander peaks from October to March.
Where does the Marbled Salamander live?
It has enough records to show in 12 ecoregions and 20 states, including Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, and Delaware.