Ambystoma talpoideum (Holbrook)

Ambystoma talpoideum (Holbrook)


Common Name: 
Mole salamander
Kingdom: 
Animalia
Phylum: 
Chordata
Class: 
Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order : 
Urodela
Family: 
Ambystomatidae (Mole Salamanders)
New to Park: 
Yes
Mole salamader
Photo by: 
Jonathan Mays

SPECIES DESCRIPTION

Type: Nonpermanently aquatic salamander.
Elevation Range: Below 700 m.
Adult Total Length: 75-100 mm.
Adult characteristics: Stout bodied. Dorsum has blue to white freckles on a blue-gray to black matrix. Mainly with large heads and short tails.
Similar species

None. Ambystoma talpoideum's large head and gray color are unique among the Park's salamanders.
 

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