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Blue Spotted Salamander

Blue spotted salamander is a species of salamander found in Canada and the United States. The species belongs to the group of mole salamanders.

Size	8 to 14 cm
Color	Bluish-black with blue and white flecks on the back; bluish-white spots on the flanks and tail; black underside with pale belly
Distribution	Southern Canada and the north-eastern United States
Habitat	Moist, deciduous hardwood and coniferous forests, swampy woodlands, fields
Diet	Small invertebrates, including insects, snails, slugs, earthworms, spiders and centipedes
Hibernation Fact	Hibernate during winter in burrows and tunnels
Breeding Season	March to April
Mode of Reproduction	Oviparous (egg laying)
Clutch Size	Around 12 eggs
Incubation Period	Around 1 month
Metamorphosis Period	2 to 3 months
Reproductive Age	2 years of age
IUCN Conservation Status	Least Concern