Tennessee wildlife
Spotted salamander
Ambystoma maculatum
Spotted salamanders migrate en masse to vernal pools on rainy nights.
See the Spotted salamander up close
Best months
Jan · Feb · Mar
Best viewed during the first heavy rains of late winter (Feb-March); check local park conditions for road closures during migration.
Where to look
Great Smoky Mountains National ParkCherokee National Forest
Conservation status
Common but secretive, breeds in spring
Good to know
When do spotted salamanders migrate in Tennessee?
Typically during warm rainy nights from February to March.
Where can I see them?
Look for vernal pools in forested areas like Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
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