Spotted Salamander
Ambystoma maculatum

Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Identification: many round yellow or orange light spots arranged in an irregular row
along each side of back from eye to tip; belly slate-gray
Range: Nova Scotia to south central Ontario; south to Georgia and Texas
Breeding: early spring, in the case of warm rains will migrate to woodland ponds
They can sometimes be found beneath stones or boards in moist environments or during wet weather.
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