Northern Red Salamander (Pseudotriton ruber)

Fairly common in the piedmont and mountains of NC, this species can be distinguished by a combination of yellow eyes, bold black spots, and red-orange body.


Northern Red Salamander (Pseudotriton ruber ruber) Northern Red Salamander (Pseudotriton ruber ruber)
Moore Co., NC
27 May 2003

Bill Bouton and I found this under a log at Weymouth Woods State Park for a first park record.

'Blackchin' Northern Red Salamander (Pseudotriton ruber schencki)
Clay Co., NC
14 May 2005
'Blackchin' Northern Red Salamander (Pseudotriton ruber schencki)
Clay Co., NC
14 May 2005

Crawlin' up my arm!

'Blackchin' Northern Red Salamander (Pseudotriton ruber schencki)
Clay Co., NC
14 May 2005
'Blackchin' Northern Red Salamander (Pseudotriton ruber schencki)
Clay Co., NC
14 May 2005

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