Plethodon serratus Southern Red-backed Salamander
Pickle Springs Natural Area, Sainte Genevieve County, MissouriApril 26, 2008
Southern Red-backed Salamander (Plethodon serratus)
These little salamanders are very similar to the more widespread Red-backed Salamander. One of the distinguishing traits is the zig-zagged edge to the red dorsal stripe.
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