Marbled Salamander (Ambystoma opacum)
Description Marbled salamanders reach a length of 4 to 5 inches (10 to 12.7 cm), head and body. They have smooth, dark gray to black skin, or even deep purple above with a gray belly.
Marbled Salamander
Scientific Name: Ambystoma opacum
Size: 4-5 inches (10-12.7 cm) in length
PA Status: Species of special concern ...
Marbled Salamander
Marbled Salamander (Ambystoma opacum)
Marbled Salamanders are stout-bodied salamanders that have black and white alternating crossbands down the back along with a black belly.
Marbled salamanders prefer forested areas, where they spend much of their time under rocks or logs or in underground burrows. They feed on small invertebrates, including insects, worms, and slugs.
RangeThe marbled salamander can be found from southern New Hampshire to northern Florida, and west to southern Illinois, southeast Oklahoma, and east Texas.
Diet: The marbled salamander feeds primarily on terrestrial invertebrates such as worms, spiders, snails, centipedes, and a variety of insects.
Marbled Salamander
Sighting:
Woods Bay State Natural Area, Florence County, North Carolina ...
Marbled Salamander (Ambystoma opacum)
Photos by J.D. Willson unless otherwise noted ...
Marbled Salamander
Ambystoma opacum
[+ ZOOM] Marbled Salamander Michael Hogan ...
Marbled Salamander (Ambystoma opacum)
Life History
Michigan's Salamanders
Non-DNR Links ...
Marbled Salamander Ambystoma opacum
Adult marbled salamanders are black with silver or white bands across the body. There is much variety in the appearance of the bands, but they are often expanded at the ends.
Marbled Salamander *
Ambystoma opacum
Statewide except Barnstable, Dukes, and Nantucket counties. There are old records for Essex and Plymouth counties. Listed as Threatened.
Marbled Salamander (Ambystoma opacum)
Midland Mud Salamander (Pseudotriton diastictus)
Mountain Dusky Salamander (Desmognathus ochrophaeus) ...
Marbled Salamander - Ambystoma opacum
Description: 3 ½ - 4 ½ " (9-11.7 cm). This salamander appears to have silvery/white bands across an otherwise black dorsum. These bands can vary from complete to incomplete. Black belly.
Marbled Salamander, Ambystoma opacum
The color pattern of the Marbled Salamander is quite consistent and unique. They have gray to white bands or markings on their sides against a black background.
Marbled Salamander
Ambystoma opacum
Northern Spring Peeper
Pseudacris c. crucifer ...
The Marbled Salamander, Ambystoma opacum, is found in north Florida. Its body is black with white bands. It lives under damp leaves and logs. Females often lay their eggs in rotting logs in flood-prone areas.
 See also: Salamander, Spotted Salamander, Tiger, Tiger Salamander, Newt
|
