Mud SalamanderPseudotriton montanus (Baird, 1850)

Taxon ID: 464

Summary

Mud Salamander (Pseudotriton montanus) is a species in the genus Pseudotriton.

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MBP has 34 records spanning 10 counties.

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A Mud Salamander in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (9/17/2017).

Mud Salamander (Pseudotriton montanus (Baird, 1850)) Media by Justin Lee View Record

Mud Salamander in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Justin Lee, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>).

Mud Salamander (Pseudotriton montanus (Baird, 1850)) Media by Justin Lee via iNaturalist View Record

Mud Salamander (Pseudotriton montanus (Baird, 1850)) Media by Justin Lee View Record

A Mud Salamander in Richland Co., South Carolina (12/18/2009).

Mud Salamander (Pseudotriton montanus (Baird, 1850)) Media by Corey Raimond

Mud Salamander (Pseudotriton montanus (Baird, 1850)) Media by Justin Lee via iNaturalist View Record

Mud Salamander in Worcester Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Joe Girgente, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>).

Mud Salamander (Pseudotriton montanus (Baird, 1850)) Media by Joe Girgente via iNaturalist View Record

Mud Salamander (Pseudotriton montanus (Baird, 1850)) Media by Justin Lee via iNaturalist View Record

Mud Salamander habitat in Worcester Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Joe Girgente, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>).

Mud Salamander (Pseudotriton montanus (Baird, 1850)) Media by Joe Girgente via iNaturalist View Record

Mud Salamander larvae in Richland Co., South Carolina (12/19/2009).

Mud Salamander (Pseudotriton montanus (Baird, 1850)) Media by Corey Raimond

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Mud Salamander (Pseudotriton montanus) is a large, chunky reddish or brownish salamander with black spots, rather similar to Red Salamander, but with brownish eyes. As its name suggests, Mud Salamander frequents muddy streams or seeps, while Red generally prefers clearer, flowing water. This salamander ranges through the coastal plain of Maryland, on the western and eastern shores. They are known for being very secretive, and their difficult, often turbid habitats can make the species difficult to observe. This salamander breeds in early autumn.