Amphibians > Salamanders
Mabee’s Salamander (Ambystoma mabeei) is a secretive, small mole salamander endemic to the unique acidic blackwater wetlands and pine savannas of the Atlantic Coastal Plain in the southeastern United States. Named in honor of the naturalist William B. Mabee who...
Amphibians > Salamanders
The Northwestern Salamander (Ambystoma gracile) is a large, sturdy mole salamander native to the dripping, moss-draped coastal temperate rainforests of the Pacific Northwest. Inhabiting the Pacific fog belt from Alaska to northern California, it is celebrated for its...
Amphibians > Salamanders
The Streamside Salamander (Ambystoma barbouri) is a specialized mole salamander endemic to a small region of the central United States centered around the Ohio River basin. Morphologically similar to the Smallmouth Salamander, it diverged through a remarkable...
Amphibians > Salamanders
The Ringed Salamander (Ambystoma annulatum) is a large, secretive mole salamander endemic exclusively to the rugged Ozark Plateau and Ouachita Mountains of the central United States. Instantly recognizable by the bold yellow-to-white ring-like crossbars circling its...
Amphibians > Salamanders
The Mole Salamander (Ambystoma talpoideum) is a heavy-bodied, subterranean amphibian native to the bottomland hardwood forests and Coastal Plain swamps of the southeastern United States. Named for its secretive, burrowing habits, this fascinating species is famous for...
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