Red backed Salamander

Description:

A very thin salamander which is often dark brown or gray in color with a lighter colored stripe down its back. This strip may either be red or orange in color, or it could be a gray or lead coloration. The belly is covered in white and blacks specks, often called a "salt and pepper" coloration. A medium sized species, adult size is 2-5 inches This is a lungless salamander - gas exchange occurs through the skin

Habitat:

The Red-backaed Salamander makes its home in woodlands across the state. It seems to prefer woodlands with lots of cover such as leaf litter and rotting logs.