Salamanders
Eastern Red-backed Salamander
Plethodon cinereus
Across the regions where it's common, the Eastern Red-backed Salamander peaks from February to May.
Shows up in 14 ecoregions and 21 states
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Salamanders
Eastern Red-backed Salamander
Plethodon cinereus
Description
The red-backed salamander (Plethodon cinereus) is a small, hardy woodland salamander species in the family Plethodontidae. The red-backed salamander is a small terrestrial salamander, 5.7–10.0 cm (2.2–3.9 in) in total length (including tail), which usually lives in forested areas under rocks, logs, bark, and other debris.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
It is one of the most numerous salamanders throughout its range. Distribution of P. cinereus are in close contact with the soil on the forest floor.Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
The prevalence of certain prey taxa and the overall diversity and quality of prey items have been observed to differ seasonally between the two morphs in the spring and autumn when surface activity is greatest. The diets of striped and unstriped P. cinereus differ the most in the spring and fall seasons.Wikipedia ↗
When and where it's active
Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.
Ecoregions
States
About the Eastern Red-backed Salamander
When is the Eastern Red-backed Salamander most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Eastern Red-backed Salamander peaks from February to May.
Where does the Eastern Red-backed Salamander live?
It has enough records to show in 14 ecoregions and 21 states, including Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, and Indiana.