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Eastern Red-backed Salamander

Plethodon cinereus

Photo by RobShedden
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Field Notes

Habitat:

Generally they inhabit moist, forest floor habitats with deep soil and abundant forest floor debris. There they hide under all manner of shelter including rocks, logs, leaf litter, and even trash.

Notes:

Found at least 7 or 8 under some wood along the Niagara Escarpment.

Reference Links:

Red back salamander, Caudata Culture Species Entry - Plethodon cinereus & serratus

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PublishedApril 9, 2014

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