Marbled Salamander (Ambystoma opacum) — Least Concern Amphibia

Marbled Salamander

Ambystoma opacum

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Amphibia · Caudata · Ambystomatidae

About

The marbled salamander is a species of mole salamander found in the eastern United States.

Fun Fact

One fairly unique parental care behavioral characteristic of Marbled Salamanders is that when the mothers stay with their eggs, wrapping their bodies around the eggs to form a bowl shape to collect water over the eggs.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Feed on terrestrial invertebrates, such as worms, insects, centipedes, other arthropods, and mollusks (snails, slugs), as well as other salamanders such as the spotted salamander (Ambystoma macultatum).

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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