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Salamanders
Mud Salamander
Pseudotriton montanus
The Mud Salamander's peak months vary by region.
Shows up in 0 ecoregions and 1 state
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Salamanders
Mud Salamander
Pseudotriton montanus
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Description
The mud salamander (Pseudotriton montanus) is a bright red salamander of the family Plethodontidae. The larvae of Pseudotriton montanus are slender and uniformly light in color, with brown pigmentation in small irregular blotches and flecks.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
The mud salamander inhabits swamps in low elevations, bogs, seeps, springs, and streams that not only provide a muddy bottom, but also clean and clear water. Dusky salamanders are often found in the same habitat as mud salamanders and are much easier to find than the mud salamanders.Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
Mud salamanders breed during the warmer months of the year. Egg deposition commonly occurs during autumn and winter.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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North CarolinaAbout the Mud Salamander
When is the Mud Salamander most active?
The Mud Salamander's peak months vary by region.
Where does the Mud Salamander live?
It has enough records to show in 0 ecoregions and 1 states, including North Carolina.