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Salamanders
Red-legged Salamander
Plethodon shermani
The Red-legged Salamander's peak months vary by region.
Shows up in 0 ecoregions and 1 state
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Salamanders
Red-legged Salamander
Plethodon shermani
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Description
The red-legged salamander (Plethodon shermani) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. Red-legged salamanders tend to be somewhere between 85-185mm in length and are characterized by their slate-grey to bluish-black bodies and red coloration on their dorsal side of their legs.Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
The red-legged salamander is a nocturnal forager that consumes a wide variety of small invertebrates found on the forest floor.Wikipedia ↗
When and where it's active
Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.
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North CarolinaAbout the Red-legged Salamander
When is the Red-legged Salamander most active?
The Red-legged Salamander's peak months vary by region.
Where does the Red-legged Salamander live?
It has enough records to show in 0 ecoregions and 1 states, including North Carolina.