Order Caudata Genus Ambystoma Higher classification Mole salamander | Phylum Chordata Family Ambystomatidae Scientific name Ambystoma barbouri Rank Species | |
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Similar Salamander, Mole salamander, Amphibians, Small‑mouth salamander, Jefferson salamander | ||
Reptiles and amphibians streamside salamander
The streamside salamander (Ambystoma barbouri) is a species of mole salamander from North America, occurring in several Midwestern states of the USA.
Contents
- Reptiles and amphibians streamside salamander
- Wild sidetv the streamside salamander
- Ecology
- Conservation
- References
Wild sidetv the streamside salamander
Ecology
Adults of A. barbouri can be found underground and under rocks or leaves in deciduous forests at moderate elevations. Eggs are generally laid in small streams, less readily in ponds. Larva tend to hide among green algae to protect themselves from predators.
Conservation
Total streamside salamander population is estimated at above 10,000 individuals, but precise data are lacking. The species is under pressure from habitat destruction (conversion of forests to pasture and residential areas).
References
Streamside salamander Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA