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.
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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