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Ambystoma maculatum
A robust mole salamander featuring two rows of offset yellow spots on the dorsum. The spots closest to the head are usually orange or reddish.
Fossorial. Woodlands near water. Breed in winter in vernal pools
The spotted salamander is the official State Amphibian of South Carolina. Four individuals were found on this date.
Spotted on Mar 1, 2013
Submitted on Mar 3, 2013
2 Comments
Super cool
Wonderful salamander!