These salamanders are most often found along streams or seeps.
Photographed by Matthew G. Hunter ..... Date: 9/12/95 ..... Photo: AAG-029
This juvenile shows a much more solid dorsal stripe than adults do. Individuals of this size are very difficult to distinguish from yellow-backed forms of the western redbacked salamander.
Photographed by Matthew G. Hunter ..... Date: 11/9/95 ..... Photo: AAG-031
This individual is dark and has numerous pale spots on its sides. The swollen tail and constricted base characteristic of this species can be seen.
Photographed by Matthew G. Hunter ..... Date: 6/21/95 ..... Photo: AAG-032
This adult shows the typical rust-orange color of most adults in this area. The constricted base of the tail characteristic of this species can be seen.
Photographed by Matthew G. Hunter ..... Date: 10/3/95 ..... Photo: AAG-033
This species is commonly found under loose bark of rotted logs as shown here.
Photographed by Matthew G. Hunter ..... Date: 6/24/95 ..... Photo: AAG-035
This species is sometimes found deep in logs in ant and termite tunnels.
Photographed by Matthew G. Hunter ..... Date: 6/24/95 ..... Photo: AAG-036
This slender salamander blends well with the redding needles and bark of the forest floor. It is most often found under surface material in spring and inside rotted logs.
Photographed by Matthew G. Hunter ..... Date: 10/3/95 ..... Photo: AAG-039
The underside is a striking contrast of black with many white stars scattered throughout.
Photographed by Matthew G. Hunter ..... Date: 8/31/95 ..... Photo: AAG-040