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Eastern Red-backed Salamander
Plethodon cinereus
40.2645, -75.8041
Field Notes
Description:
One of them is considered a "Leadback" because of it's lack of red pigmentation.
Habitat:
"The species largely consumes invertebrates and other detritus dwellers. In some areas with good habitat, these salamanders are so numerous that their population densities may surpas 1,000 individuals per acre."
Notes:
Found a multitude under an old tarp. Dark place + a lot of rain = Happy Salamanders :)
Reference Links:
Red Back Salamander
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PublishedNovember 27, 2011
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