The Ringed Salamander is a species of amphibians that are known for their bright coloration. Looking very much like the krait snakes, these reptiles are abundantly spread across parts of the US.

Scientific Name – Ambystoma annulatum

Classification – Ambystoma

Gender Names – Male – boar; Female – sow; Baby – eft

Collective Noun – Herd, congress

Length/Size – 5–7 inches

Life Expectancy – years; up to *** in captivity

Mating Season – Autumn

Gestation Period – 4-6 weeks

Special Features – Bright yellow to cream rings throughout their jet black color body

Social Structure – Leads a solitary life

Life Expectancy – Unknown

Geographical Distribution – Ozark Plateau and Ouachita Mountains of Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri

Natural Habitat – Damp, forest areas, under rotting logs and leaves, abandoned holes

World Population – Around 100,000

Conservation Status – Least Concern

Diet – Insects, bugs, beetles, worms

Predators – Skunks, raccoons, opossums, owls, snakes, shrews, and other mammals