Mud Salamander
Scientific Name: Pseudotriton montanus
Photo Credit: Todd Pierson
The mud salamander is a stout amphibian reaching 6–8 inches, with coloration ranging from bright red in juveniles to reddish brown in adults, often marked with black spots. Found primarily in muddy, lowland habitats across North Carolina, it often shelters in burrows or under cover. Mud salamanders feed on various invertebrates and possibly other salamanders.
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