Western Redback Salamander

The Western Redback Salamander is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Western Redback Salamander (Plethodon vehiculum) is a species of salamander in the Plethodontidae family. It is found in Canada and the United States. Its natural habitats are temperate forests and rocky areas. More

What it's called: The Western redback salamander, or in Latin, Plethodon vehiculum.What it looks like: It's not a snake, but it looks a bit like one, except for having very short legs near its head and about half way down its very narrow 11-cm-long body. More

What it's called: The Western redback salamander, or in Latin, Plethodon vehiculum. - By The Vancouver SunJanuary 28, 2007 What it's called: The Western redback salamander, or in Latin, Plethodon vehiculum. More

Map of Western Redback Salamander in Canada Distribution of Western Redback Salamander in Canada Back to the main Amphibians and reptiles page Previous species: Two-lined Salamander Next species: Yellow-spotted salamander More

The Western Redback Salamander is a long slender dark brown or black salamander with a red, yellow, green or tan stripe. This stripe is usually well defined and even-edged although it is absent in some individuals. More

The Western Redback Salamander is almost identical but has black and white flecking on the belly rather than mottling. It is restricted to western North America. More

Western Redback Salamander Plethodon vehiculum Eschscholtz's Salamander Ensatina eschscholtzi Clouded Salamander Aneides ferreus Back to the main amphibians and reptiles page Main amphibian and reptile pageFrogs and toads More

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Western Redback Salamander, Pethodon vehiculum, colour morphs. Several logs harboured Western Red-backed Salamanders, slender, lungless cousins of the salamanders from the cottage woodpile in Ontario. This species lives in the damp niches of the forest, breathing through its skin. More

Western redback salamander (Plethodon vehiculum) 2 Great Plains narrowmouth toad (Gastrophryne olivacea) 1 Jefferson salamander (Ambystoma jeffersonianum) 1 Boreal toad (Bufo boreas boreas) 1 More