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Red-back Salamander
Plethodon cinereus
39.8688, -75.4077
Field Notes
Description:
The red back salamander is a small (5.7 to 10.0 cm) terrestrial salamander.
Males have a red back and females are all black.
Habitat:
Usually lives in forested areas under rocks, logs, bark, and other debris.
Notes:
Found under a rock with a female, although she escaped before I could take her out to get a shot. The male often played dead which made it good for taking pictures.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedMarch 18, 2013
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