Mole Salamander
Ambystoma talpoideum
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAmphibia · Caudata · Ambystomatidae
About
Ambystoma talpoideum, the mole salamander, is a species of salamander found in much of the eastern and central United States, from Florida to Texas, north to Illinois, east to Kentucky, with isolated populations in Virginia and Indiana. Older sources often refer to this species as the tadpole salamander because some individuals remain in a neotenic state. This salamander lives among the leaf litter on the forest floor, migrating to ponds to breed.
Fun Fact
The adult range is up to about 5 square metres (54 sq ft) and the animals migrate (up to 160 meters) to near bodies of water on rainy nights in winter when the breeding season approaches.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in south eastern lowland areas of the Gulf Coastal Plains of the United States.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance