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Mole Salamander vs. Small-mouthed Salamander

They are opposites in proportion. The Mole Salamander has a very large, broad head on a short, stout body. The Small-mouthed has a small head and short blunt snout on a longer body. Mole Salamander is known from only two Indiana records — document and report any find.

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Mole Salamander

Ambystoma talpoideum

Small-mouthed Salamander

Ambystoma texanum
Mole Salamander vs. Small-mouthed Salamander: comparison sheet with the differences marked

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