Maryland Department of Natural Resources

Maryland's Salamanders and Newts  (Order Caudata)


Red Salamander (Psuedotriton ruber)


Habitat photo of Northern Red Salamander courtesy of Rebecca Chalmers 
Red Salamander courtesy of John White

Size:
4¼ - 6 in; Record - 7⅛ in.
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Appearance:
  • Similar in appearance to spring and mud salamanders.
  • Red, orange, or salmon colored with dark spots on the back.
  • Eyes are yellow or gold compared to brown eyes of eastern mud salamander.

Habitat:

Habitat photo of Northern Red Salamander courtesy of Rebecca Chalmers
Habitat Photo for Red Salamander courtesy of Rebecca Chalmers

  • In and along streams, often burrowing in soft sediments.
  • May congregate in springs and streams in late fall.

Distribution in Maryland:
Maryland Distribution Map of Northern Red Salamander