Red Salamanders in Virginia are easy to recognize because of their bright red coloring and black spots. Unfortunately, they lose some of their brilliance as they age, becoming darker as the …

A guide to native Virginian salamanders as maintained by the Department of Wildlife resources sorted by their preferred habitat.

Eastern Red-backed Salamanders exhibit color variants that include red-backed and lead-backed morphs co-occurring in most populations (summarized in Petranka, 1998). Proportions of red …

2024年8月14日 · A large salamander with a stout, reddish-orange body. The sides and back have numerous irregularly shaped black spots. Belly varies from pink to red with adults having black …

2024年7月18日 · The body is dark gray to black with a reddish stripe on the back and tail. In some individuals the stripe may be absent or vary in color from yellowish to orange. The sides of the …

Overall, the Eastern Red-backed Salamander has a mottled appearance, with a dark brown or black base color and lighter spots or flecks scattered along its body. In addition to its red or …

There are 2 color phases, striped and unstriped. The striped phase is characterized by a narrow red stripe down the back, whereas the unstriped phase is uniformly dark. Reduced brassy …

Adults reach 3-6” and are stocky with a muddy red background color with darker red on their back. Juveniles are brighter red, but very similar, both having black spots. Eggs are laid every other …

2023年5月16日 · The black-bellied salamander has brown to black coloring. They have a blotchy mottled pattern on their back and get their name from their black stomachs. The black-bellied …

A lungless salamander, breathing through its skin and mouth lining. Red-backed form has a distinct reddish stripe down middle of back. Lead-backed form is a uniform dark gray or black. …