Scientific Name: Ambystoma laterale
Size: 2.9-5.1 inches (7.5-13 cm) in length
Status: Endangered

Habitat:
Deciduous or mixed hardwood-coniferous forest with temporary or permanent ponds.

Description:
The blue-spotted salamander is closely related to the Jefferson's salamander, and hybrids between the two species does occur.

• The dorsal background is grayish black with large blue blotches and flecks.
• The ventral is black to dark gray with scattered spots.

• Small-sized species
• The body is small and slender.
• The head is only slightly distinct from the neck.
• The legs are short and well-developed.
• The tail is oval near the base, and laterally compressed near the tip.
• 12–14 costal grooves.

• Dark brown with some slight yellow or blue markings on the dorsal and ventral.

• Pond type.
• The body is brown with yellow lateral stripping that fades when older.
• The ventral is lighter colored and unmarked.
• Large, well-developed dorsal and caudal fins.
• The head is large and broad.
• The limbs are long and thin.

Adult Gallery:

Larvae Gallery:

Jefferson Salamander

Spotted Salamander

• Petranka, James W. ,1998. Salamanders of the United States and Canada. 63-67pp.

• Don Becker (psychoticnature.com)
• David J. Hand