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Overview

The flatwoods salamander is medium-sized, reaching an adult length of 5 inches (13 centimeters). The body color ranges from silvery gray to black, with a heavily mottled back and a variable gray cross-band pattern. The underside is plain gray with faint creamy blotches. The head is small and has the same diameter as the neck.

Scientific Name

Ambystoma cingulatum
Common Name
Flatwoods Salamander
Frosted Flatwoods Salamander
FWS Category
Amphibians
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