Spotted Salamander
Scientific Name:
The scientific name for the Spotted Salamander is Ambystoma maculatum
Where they're located in New Jersey:
Spotted Salamanders can be found in all of the northern region and some of the southern region of the state
Placement on Endangerment Scale:
Least Concern (LC)
Physical Characteristics:
Spotted Salamanders have a large, bulky body with very dark coloring and yellow spots across the body. They can grow to be 4-10 inches in length.
Preferred habitat:
Vernal pools, deciduous or mixed woods and may rarely be found under debris in humid climates