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Zigzag Salamander (lead phase)

Plethodon dorsalis

Description:

A small (4 inch) salamander with a dark body and light colored flecks.

Habitat:

Found under artificial cover at edge of yard and woods.

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3 Comments

LisaPowers
LisaPowers 11 years ago

Gracias Juan.

Thanks Ann...I think they are more precious than jewels!

Isabel, I am not sure how you make that comparison. They are a type of amphibian and are more related to frogs than scorpions. They are also harmless and have no stinger.

AnnvanWijgerden
AnnvanWijgerden 11 years ago

Like a jewel...

Juan DiTrani
Juan DiTrani 11 years ago

Amazing spot Lisa!

LisaPowers
Spotted by
LisaPowers

Tennessee, USA

Spotted on Nov 22, 2012
Submitted on Nov 22, 2012

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