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Smallmouth Salamander vs Spotted Salamander

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

Smallmouth Salamander

Smallmouth Salamander

Ambystoma texanum

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Spotted Salamander

Spotted Salamander

Ambystoma maculatum

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Size

Smallmouth Salamander

Smallmouth Salamander

0.18 m

Human

1.75 m

Spotted Salamander

Spotted Salamander

0.25 m

Smallmouth SalamanderSpotted Salamander
Weight3–8 g8–14 g
Length11–18 cm15–25 cm
Lifespan5–10 yrs20–32 yrs
Incubation14 days20 days
Offspring200–700 50–250
DietInsectivoreInsectivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternNocturnalNocturnal
MigrationResidentPartial Migrant
HabitatForest, Wetland, Woodland, GrasslandForest, Wetland, Woodland
RegionsNorth AmericaNorth America
FamilyAmbystomatidaeAmbystomatidae
OrderCaudataCaudata