Salamanders
Connecticut is home to twelve species of salamander, representing four families: Ambystomatidae (Mole Salamanders), Plethodontidae (Lungless Salamanders), Proteidae (Mudpuppies), and Salamandridae (Newts). Click on the images below to learn more about Connecticut's salamanders and to view their unique identifying characteristics.
Jefferson Salamander
Blue-spotted Salamander
Spotted Salamander
Marbled Salamander
Dusky Salamander
Two-lined Salamander
Spring Salamander
Four-toed Salamander
Red-backed Salamander
Slimy Salamander
Mudpuppy
