Red Mud Salamanders Gallery

Eastern newt (Notophthalmus viridescens)

Eastern newt (Notophthalmus viridescens), juvenile, terrestrial, phase, called a Red eft. This stage of life lasts two or three years, then the eft finds a pond and transforms into the aquatic adult. Central Pennsylvania, USA

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Abes salamanders (Hynobius abei)

Abe's salamanders (Hynobius abei), pair on red leaves in winter, between 82 and 122 mm long. The species is critically endangered; it is confined to under 10 sq km in total. Kyoto, Japan

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Ocoee Salamander, Desmognathus ocoee, mimics the Red-legged Salamander

Ocoee Salamander (Desmognathus ocoee) mimics the Red-legged Salamander (Plethodon shermani) near Bob Allison Campground, Tusquitee Mountains, Nantahala National Forest, NC

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