Unveiling The Reticulated Flatwoods Salamander: Florida’s Enigmatic Amphibian
The reticulated flatwoods salamander, Ambystoma bishopi, is an enigmatic amphibian found in Florida. It belongs to the Cryptobranchidae family, known for giant salamanders like hellbenders. This small salamander has a dark brown or black body with intricate yellow markings. It prefers pine flatwoods habitats and is restricted to central and western Florida. Like other flatwoods…