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Mole Salamander

Ambystoma talpoideum

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Amphibia ›Order: Caudata ›Family: Ambystomatidae ›Genus: Ambystoma

About

The mole salamander (Ambystoma talpoideum) is a species of salamander found in much of the eastern and central United States, from Florida to Texas, north to Illinois, east to Kentucky, with isolated populations in Virginia and Indiana. Older sources often refer to this species as the tadpole salamander because some individuals remain in a neotenic state. This salamander lives among the leaf litter on the forest floor, migrating to ponds to breed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mole Salamander?
The scientific name of Mole Salamander is Ambystoma talpoideum.
What kingdom does Mole Salamander belong to?
Mole Salamander belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Mole Salamander belong to?
Mole Salamander belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Mole Salamander belong to?
Mole Salamander belongs to the class Amphibia.
What order does Mole Salamander belong to?
Mole Salamander belongs to the order Caudata.
What family does Mole Salamander belong to?
Mole Salamander belongs to the family Ambystomatidae.
What genus does Mole Salamander belong to?
Mole Salamander belongs to the genus Ambystoma.