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Jefferson Salamander vs Spotted Salamander

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

Jefferson Salamander

Jefferson Salamander

Ambystoma jeffersonianum

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Spotted Salamander

Spotted Salamander

Ambystoma maculatum

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Size

Jefferson Salamander

Jefferson Salamander

0.21 m

Human

1.75 m

Spotted Salamander

Spotted Salamander

0.25 m

Jefferson SalamanderSpotted Salamander
Weight3–7 g8–14 g
Length11–21 cm15–25 cm
Lifespan5–15 yrs20–32 yrs
Incubation30 days20 days
Offspring100–280 50–250
DietInsectivoreInsectivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternNocturnalNocturnal
MigrationResidentPartial Migrant
HabitatForest, Woodland, Wetland, LakeForest, Wetland, Woodland
RegionsNorth AmericaNorth America
FamilyAmbystomatidaeAmbystomatidae
OrderCaudataCaudata