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Blue Spotted Salamander
Ambystoma laterale
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Description
A dark, slender mole salamander flecked with bluish-white spots on black, tied to northern Indiana's woods and vernal pools. Spends most of the year hidden underground.
Stats
Size
4 – 5 ½ inches
Status
Species of Special Concern
Similar Species
Jefferson salamander, Slimy salamander
Diet
Earthworms and other invertebrates
Habitat
Woodland hardwood forests with temporary or permanent wetlands or ponds
Reproduction
Mating occurs in early spring when rain and temperatures reach 55 degrees. Breeding may take place in woodland ponds or ditches.
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