Four-toed Salamander (Hemidactylium scutatum) is an extremely small, slender species, frequently associated with Sphagnum moss in boggy habitats. The common name refers to the fact that the hind feet have only four toes, while most salamander species have five. Adult Four-toed are primarily terrestrial, while the larvae are aquatic. Breeding occurs in early autumn, and afterwards, adults can often be found beneath moss patches near pools, guarding eggs. Handling this species is not encouraged, as they have a pronounced tendency to autotomously detach their tails when captured (Conant & Collins, 1998; Maryland DNR site; Bishop, 1943).
There are 171 records in the project database.
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