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Cave salamander

Eurycea lucifuga

Photo by KarenL
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40.0867, -90.1454

Field Notes

Description:

3" long cave salamander

Habitat:

Cave

Reference Links:

Spotted-tail salamander

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (7)
KarenL
Thanks Mona! Samantha, there are a few similar looking species so your best bet is to check out the salamanders native to your state.
Samantha Hicks
Wow by looking at your find i am able to identify the little salamander that i found!

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PublishedMay 27, 2013

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