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Redback Salamander

Plethodon cinereus

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42.1592, -77.0742

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Description:

Black with an orangish red line down it's back.

Species ID Suggestions

Redback salamander

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Chris Carille
Mellisa3 is correct! It is an Eastern Red-backed Salamander, but the scientific name is: Plethodon cinereus. http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/7646177

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PublishedApril 21, 2011

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