The Eastern Red-backed Salamander is one of the most abundant vertebrates in northeastern forests. It is entirely lungless, breathing through its moist skin. It does not need water to breed — eggs are laid under logs.
Habitat
Moist deciduous forests under rocks, bark, and logs
Diet
Mites, springtails, beetles, and other small invertebrates
How common
Common
Best time to see a Eastern Red-backed Salamander
The best time to see a Eastern Red-backed Salamander is February–June, when about 62% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 76,899 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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