The last few days I have had the opportunity to go out and document some end-of-the-year salamanders. Even though it was quite chilly outside (5 Degrees C/41 F) I managed to find four forms of salamanders; Spotted Salamander (Ambystoma maculatum);
Great Weekend with the elusive Four-Toed Salamander (Hemidactylium scutatum)
Over the weekend I collected observational records of four different salamander species. I had the pleasure of finding several Eastern Red-back Salamander (Plethoron cinereus), four Spotted Salamanders (Ambystoma maculatum), two Eastern Newts (Notophthalmus viridescens) and last but not least, two
Venture to find the Western Redback Salamander
In my native Ontario, I have encountered the diminutive Eastern Red-back Salamander (Plethodon cinereus) many times. However, this year I had the opportunity to observe the larger Western Red-backed Salamander (P. vehiculum). To see this species I had to travel
Northern Two-lined Salamanders (Eurycea bislineata) during the drought
The Northern Two-lined Salamander (Eurycea bislineata) is a water-oriented salamander often occupying areas in or around streams, stream beds, and small rivers. Northern Two-lined Salamanders occupy a large geographical area throughout Northeastern North American, often much larger range then other salamanders in
The Northern Spring Salamander (Gyrinophilus porphyriticus porphyriticus)
Living in the northern foothold of the Appalachians in the Canadian province of Quebec is the Northern Spring Salamander (Gyrinophilus porphyriticus porphyriticus). These salamanders are listed as Threatened by COSEWIC (Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada) due