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Red-Backed Salamander

Plethodon cinereus

Description:

Taken at Northern Michigan's Hoister Lake in Meredith. Reddish to orange stripe down it's back in the "red-back" phase, opposed to the "lead-back" phase in which it is dark colored with possible light specks.

Habitat:

Decaying logs and leaf litter.

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NicholeSauve
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NicholeSauve

Michigan, USA

Spotted on Apr 19, 2011
Submitted on Sep 19, 2013

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