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Blue-spotted Salamander vs Spotted Salamander

Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.

Blue-spotted Salamander

Blue-spotted Salamander

Ambystoma laterale

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Spotted Salamander

Spotted Salamander

Ambystoma maculatum

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Size

Blue-spotted Salamander

Blue-spotted Salamander

0.14 m

Human

1.75 m

Spotted Salamander

Spotted Salamander

0.25 m

Blue-spotted SalamanderSpotted Salamander
Weight2–6 g8–14 g
Length8–14 cm15–25 cm
Lifespan8–15 yrs20–32 yrs
Incubation30 days20 days
Offspring100–500 50–250
DietInsectivoreInsectivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternNocturnalNocturnal
MigrationResidentPartial Migrant
HabitatForest, Wetland, WoodlandForest, Wetland, Woodland
RegionsNorth AmericaNorth America
FamilyAmbystomatidaeAmbystomatidae
OrderCaudataCaudata