Jefferson's Salamander is a slender, gray-brown mole salamander with a long snout. It is one of the earliest salamanders to breed, emerging on the first warm nights of late winter. It frequently hybridizes with Blue-spotted Salamanders.
Habitat
Upland deciduous forests near seasonal woodland pools
Diet
Worms, insects, and small invertebrates
How common
Uncommon
Best time to see a Jefferson's Salamander
The best time to see a Jefferson's Salamander is February–March, when about 72% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 2,125 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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