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Red-backed Salamander Plethodon cinereus The Red-backed Salamander (Plethodon cinereus) is probably the most commonly seen salamander in Indiana. Color can vary from the red-back to the solid black, gray 'lead-back' phase. Red-backs can be found at almost any time of year in cool, damp forest environments. 
Photo © 2006 by Richard Milton. Used by permission. Salamanders of the Plethodon genus omit the aquatic larval stage of growth. The young are fully-developed miniature adults at birth. The photo below depicts one of the smallest I have ever encountered. These specimens were discovered in the Lake Monroe area of Indiana. - Richard Milton 
Photo © 2006 by Richard Milton. Used by permission. |
SEE ALSO:
Northern Dusky Salamander (Click to Enlarge) 
Ravine Salamander (Click to Enlarge) 
Tiger Salamander (Click to Enlarge) |
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