Blue-spotted Salamander

Ambystoma laterale

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Amphibia · Caudata · Ambystomatidae

About

The blue-spotted salamander is a mole salamander native to the Great Lakes states and northeastern United States, and parts of Ontario and Quebec in Canada. Their range is known to extend to James Bay to the north, and southeastern Manitoba to the west.

Fun Fact

Clutches average a dozen eggs, and females may lay up to 500 eggs yearly.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in moist, deciduous hardwood forests and swampy woodlands with sandy soil, though they can be found in coniferous forests and fields too.

Diet

Eating invertebrates such as worms, snails, slugs, centipedes, and spiders, as well as insects.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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