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red backed salamander

Photo by David
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Field Notes

Description:

This red backed salamander was storing extra fat in its tail for winter.

Habitat:

Under leaf litter behind the chicken coop.

Species ID Suggestions

Red Back Salamander

Plethodon cinereus

Reference Link
BonzEarthSnapper
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Comments (2)
riversnoahde
cool I have a whole bunch of those by my house nice pic

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PublishedOctober 14, 2011

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