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Mole Salamander
Ambystoma talpoideum
Description
A short, stout mole salamander with an oversized head and big feet, gray-blue flecked with lighter spots. In Indiana it survives only in the southwest.
Stats
Size
3 – 3 ½ inches
Status
Endangered
Similar Species
Jefferson salamander (longer and slim body)
Diet
Earthworms and other invertebrates.
Habitat
A burrowing species inhabiting lowland forest, valleys, and floodplains with temporary or permanent wetlands.
Reproduction
Mating occurs from December through late February when rain and temperatures reach 55 degrees. Breeding may take place in woodland ponds or ditches.
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