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Mole Salamander
Ambystoma talpoideum
Description
A stout bodied chubby salamander with large, wide, rounded head and short, compressed tail. Body is dark grey, brown, to black with flecks of bluish white throughout. Large limbs are speckled and tail is laterally flattened. Costal grooves present on sides.
Stats
Size
3 – 3 ½ inches
Status
Endangered
Similar Species
Jefferson salamander (longer and slim body)
Diet
Earthworms and other invertebrates.
Habitat
A burrowing species inhabiting lowland forest, valleys, and floodplains with temporary or permanent wetlands.
Reproduction
Mating occurs from December through late February when rain and temperatures reach 55 degrees. Breeding may take place in woodland ponds or ditches.
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