The Grotto Salamander undergoes a remarkable metamorphosis: larvae are surface-dwelling with eyes and pigment; adults lose pigmentation and become blind white cave-dwellers. Found only in Ozark caves.
Habitat
Ozark cave systems and adjacent springs
Diet
Aquatic invertebrates and cave fauna
How common
Uncommon
Best time to see a Grotto Salamander
The best time to see a Grotto Salamander is January–May, when about 69% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 87 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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