Marbled Salamander Ny

Marbled salamanders are distributed across the eastern us from new hampshire to northern florida and west to lake michigan in the north and texas in the south.

Marbled salamander ny.

Neparc 2010 lists 2. The marbled salamander is classified as a nongame species with no open season. Marbled salamander distribution map chemical and pollution control energy and climate lands and waters education permits licenses and registrations public involvement and news regulations and enforcement about dec. Marbled salamander blue spotted salamander eastern tiger salamander green salamander eastern hellbender northern dusky salamander seal salamander allegheny mountain dusky salamander northern two lined.

It is unlawful for any person to take or have in possession any nongame mammal or bird unless that person has a collection license or is collecting fewer than 5 reptiles or fewer than 25 amphibians that are not endangered threatened or special concerned species. Marbled salamanders occur only in the extreme southeastern part of new york. Footage recorded in somers ny 2009 video by will michael on ctnaturalist tv. Contact for this page nysdec bureau of wildlife 625 broadway albany ny 12233 4754 518 402 8883 send us an email this page covers.

This marbled salamander female is guarding her eggs until the autumn rains fill the vernal pool. Marbled salamanders are found in the southeastern corner of new york and are recognized by white patches on a black body. Vernal pools are small depressions in the landscape that fill with water for only part of a growing season typically in the spring and early summer. Their habitats are damp woodlands forests and places with soft and wet soil.

They have been found as far north as new hampshire though only two sightings have been reported there. This species is considered relatively common except on eastern long island and in lower westchester county where habitat fragmentation and urbanization have reduced populations. Marbled salamanders are found in the eastern united states from southern new england to northern florida and west to illinois and texas.