Maryland's Salamanders and Newts (Order Caudata)
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Long-tailed Salamander (Eurycea longicauda) |
Long-tailed Salamander by Brian Gratwicke CC by 2.0s
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Size:
4 - 6¼ in; Record - 7¾ in.
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Appearance:- Back may be yellow, orange, or brown with irregularly spaced black spots.
- Tail is over half the total length of the animal.
- Tail has two rows of herring bone-shaped markings along the sides.
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Habitat:
Habitat Photo for Long-tailed Salamander
courtesy of Rebecca Chalmers
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Distribution in Maryland: |
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