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Spotted Salamander

Ambystoma maculatum

Taxonomy

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

About

The spotted salamander or yellow-spotted salamander (Ambystoma maculatum) is a mole salamander common in the eastern United States and Canada. The spotted salamander is the state amphibian of Ohio and South Carolina. This salamander ranges from Nova Scotia, to Lake Superior, to southern Georgia and Texas. Its embryos have been found to have symbiotic algae living inside them.

Frequently Asked Questions

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