The Long-tailed Salamander has an exceptionally long tail — up to 65% of its total body length. It is associated with caves and rocky stream banks in the Appalachians and Ozarks. Its yellow-orange color with dark spots is distinctive.
Best time to see a Long-tailed Salamander
The best time to see a Long-tailed Salamander is April–July, when about 60% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 10,462 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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