The Southern Red-backed Salamander is a close relative of the Eastern Red-backed Salamander found in upland forests of the South-Central U.S. It occurs in red-backed and lead-back color morphs and is entirely lungless.
Habitat
Moist deciduous and mixed forests in the Ozarks and Ouachitas
Diet
Mites, springtails, and small invertebrates
How common
Common
Best time to see a Southern Red-backed Salamander
The best time to see a Southern Red-backed Salamander is January–April, when about 66% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 2,942 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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