Long-toed Salamander
Ambystoma macrodactylum
- Class
- Amphibian
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 5,077
- Most observed in
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
The long-toed salamander (Ambystoma macrodactylum) is a mole salamander in the family Ambystomatidae. This species, typically 4.1–8.9 cm (1.6–3.5 in) long when mature, is characterized by its mottled black, brown, and yellow pigmentation, and its long outer fourth toe on the hind limbs. Analysis of fossil records, genetics, and biogeography suggest A.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Long-toed salamander”.