Jun 1, 2024 · The black salamander with blue spots, also known as the blue-spotted salamander (Ambystoma laterale), is a fascinating amphibian species native to eastern North America. …

Blue-spotted salamanders are between 10 and 14 cm (3.9 and 5.5 in) in length, of which the tail comprises 40%. Generally, males are slightly smaller than their female counterparts (Donato …

Nov 1, 2022 · The blue-spotted salamander (Ambystoma laterale) is a mole salamander native to the Great Lakes states and northeastern United States, and parts of Ontario[2] and Quebec[3] …

The blue-spotted salamander is a slender salamander three to five inches in length, with a long tail. It is gray to blue-black with blue spots on its sides, tail and legs. Its belly is lighter than its …

Blue-spotted Salamanders (Ambystoma laterale) are a growing species with a common presence in the Northeastern parts of the US. As its name suggests, the coloring of this species has …

Total length can reach 14 cm. Dorsum varies from black to gray and contains small blue blotches mainly on sides. Venter is similar in color. Typically have 12 to 15 grooves between ribs. …

The blue-spotted salamander (Ambystoma laterale) is a mole salamander native to the Great Lakes states and northeastern United States, and parts of Ontario and Quebec in Canada. …

Populations in Maine consist of "pure" blue-spotted Salamanders, with the usual two sets of chromosomes (diploid), and hybrids of blue-spotted with Jefferson's Salamander (A. …

The Blue-Spotted Salamander is known for its striking blue spots against a black or dark brown body. It has a sleek and slender physique, making it easily distinguishable from other …

The blue-spotted salamander holds the tail up and curved over the body when it is alarmed. If the predator attacks the tail, it gets the sticky secretion in its mouth (Collicutt 1999). Key …