Red-backed Salamander – 5/7/25

Observer: Paul Lauenstein

Observation Date: 5/7/25

Observation TIme: 10:15 a.m.

Observation Location: Moose Hill Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary

Common Name: Red-backed Salamander

Scientific Name: Plethodon cinereus

Comments: Red-backed salamanders can be found by turning over rotting logs in the woods, which is how I found these two. Note that one of them lacks red coloration. Red-backed salamanders without red pigmentation are known as a lead-backed salamanders.

When turning over dead logs in the woods, beware – there could be a yellow jacket nest underneath the log.

More Information: Wikipedia