The Mud Salamander is similar to the Red Salamander but prefers muddier, more sluggish water. Its spots tend to be fewer and more well-defined. It inhabits springs and seeps adjacent to streams.
Habitat
Muddy springs, seeps, and slow streams in the eastern U.S.
Diet
Earthworms, insects, and small invertebrates
How common
Uncommon
Best time to see a Mud Salamander
The best time to see a Mud Salamander is November–April, when about 63% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 505 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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