Emergency Burn Ban In Effect 10/26/24 - An emergency burn ban is now in effect for all Connecticut State Parks, Forests, and Wildlife Management areas, prohibiting the use of all outdoor grills, firepits, and campfires, and the kindling and use of flame outdoors. DEEP and local agencies are working to contain several active fires across the state. Please avoid all affected State Parks and Forests, as well as the blue-blazed Mattabesett Trail. The Enduro Trail in Voluntown and portions of North Stonington within the Pachaug State Forest are closed at this time. Rocky Neck State Park is also closed until further notice due to a brush fire. Please note that today's forest fire danger report remains at a 'very high' or 'extreme' level. More information about the current fire danger, burn ban and recommended safety measures can be found here

Endangered, Threatened, and Special Concern Amphibians

Mudpuppy

Mudpuppy, species of special concern

Status
Common Name
Scientific Name
SC Jefferson salamander "complex" Ambystoma jeffersonianum
SC Blue-spotted salamander "complex" Ambystoma laterale
E Blue-spotted salamander (diploid populations) Ambystoma laterale
T Northern spring salamander Gyrinophilus porphyriticus
SC Mudpuppy Necturus maculosus
T Northern slimy salamander Plethodon glutinosus
SC Northern leopard frog Rana pipiens
E Eastern spadefoot Scaphiopus holbrookii
 
Effective August 5, 2015

 

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Endangered, Threatened and Special Concern Species in Connecticut