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Red-backed salamander

Plethodon cinereus

Photo by michman1
Published on Project Noah
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42.0438, -84.0279

Field Notes

Description:

This is a red-backed salamander found in south-eastern Michigan. It also is growing back its tail.

Habitat:

We found this salamander inside of a rotten log in a moist area.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)

Super spotting! Thanks for posting. Salamanders are considered to be one of the animals that indicates the health of an ecosystem because they are sensitive to changes in the environment.

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