Ringed salamander
A species of Mole salamander Scientific name : Ambystoma annulatum Genus : Mole salamander
Ringed salamander, A species of Mole salamander
Scientific name: Ambystoma annulatum
Genus: Mole salamander
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Description
The ringed salamander (Ambystoma annulatum) is native to hardwood and mixed hardwood-pine forested areas in and around the Ozark Plateau and Ouachita Mountains of Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri. Most specimens are found in the vicinity of Hot Springs, Arkansas, and the Missouri portion of the Ozark Plateau. Small populations have also been found in western Illinois and eastern Oklahoma.
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Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
The primary diet of ringed salamander predominantly consists of small invertebrates. Their feeding behavior primarily depends on opportunistic preying, with earthworms, spiders, and various insects forming a significant portion of their sustenance.
Appearance
The ringed salamander is a medium-sized salamander with a stout body and a thick tail. Its skin is smooth and moist, predominantly dark brown or black with light yellowish-cream bands, creating a unique ring-like pattern. The youngsters typically have more vivid colors than the adults. No significant differences exist between genders or age groups in terms of appearance.
Behavior
Ringed salamander is a predominately solitary species and is crepuscular, most active at dawn and dusk. It adopts a secretive lifestyle, spending its days hiding and resurfacing to forage for insects and other small invertebrates at night. Ringed salamander breeds in winter and the females lay eggs in water where the larvae develop before transition to a terrestrial lifestyle.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Salamanders Family
Mole salamanders Genus
Mole salamander Species
Ringed salamander 
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