Eastern Red-Backed Salamander Plethodon cinereus

This salamander has two color morphs, seen below: the “redback” and the “leadback”

• Redback morph can have a red, orange, or light brown stripe on the back
• Leadback morph has a dark grey or black back
• The underside of either morph is speckled black and white, like salt and pepper

Northern Dusky Salamander Desmognathus fuscus

• 2.5″ – 4.5″ long
• Dark to light grey with black flecks
• Hind legs noticeably stouter than front legs

Northern Two-Lined Salamander Eurycea bislineata

• 2.5″ – 4.5″ long
• Yellowish to brownish, with two dark lines running down the back from the eyes, and dark speckling on the back

Newts