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Gyrinophilus p. porphyriticus
Lungless salamanders that are typically brown, reddish, or tan with a mottled pattern. Adults are five to seven inches long. Most have a light colored line running from the eye to the nostril. Spring salamanders may secrete a substance that is toxic to some animals.
This one was missing the end of it's tail, but it appeared to be healing just fine. Found sitting at the edge of the creek.
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