Photo of Jefferson Salamander

Jefferson Salamander


Scientific Name:


The scientific name for the Jefferson Salamander is Ambystoma jeffersonianum

Where they're located in New Jersey: 

Jefferson Salamanders can be found in the northern region of the state

Placement on Endangerment Scale: 

Least Concern (LC)

Physical Characteristics:

Jefferson Salamanders have dark brown or grey coloring. They look similar to the Blue Spotted Salamander, but are slightly more grey in coloring and have much lighter spots. They can grow to be 4-8 inches in length.

Preferred habitat:

Vernal pools and upland deciduous forests