Eastern Long-toed Salamander — printable fact sheet
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Eastern Long-toed Salamander
Ambystoma macrodactylum columbianum
The Eastern Long-toed Salamander is a slender amphibian recognized by its dark body adorned with a yellow or greenish stripe running from head to tail, and notably long outer toes on its hind feet. It inhabits moist woodlands, montane forests, and areas near freshwater bodies, t…
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- When threatened, the Eastern Long-toed Salamander secretes a sticky, mildly toxic substance from its tail to deter predators.
- Eastern Long-toed Salamanders can regenerate lost tails and limbs, a trait shared among many salamanders. Their long outer toes help them navigate soft, muddy terrain. During breeding season, they migrate en masse to temporary ponds and wetlands.
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