Red-Backed Salamander – 4/10/10

Observer: Paul Lauenstein

Observation Date: 4/10/10

Observation Time: 7:10 p.m.

Observation Location: Hockomock Swamp, Easton

Common Name: Red-backed salamander

Scientific Name: Plethodon cinereus

Comments: Red-backed salamanders can be found by turning over rotting logs in the woods.

More Information: Wikipedia

Red-Backed Salamander

PS – Read about the salamander migration at Moose Hill in 2008.